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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.50, 44,375.99 and 18,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.50, 44,375.99 and 18,009.35 is: 24,852.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.50 : 44,375.99 = 18,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.50/44,375.99 = 18,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.50x = 44,375.99 × 18,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.50x = 799,182,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,182,735.51/32,156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.91

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