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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.46, 44,375.85 and 18,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.46, 44,375.85 and 18,009 is: 24,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.46 : 44,375.85 = 18,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.46/44,375.85 = 18,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.46x = 44,375.85 × 18,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.46x = 799,164,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,164,682.65/32,156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.38

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