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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.66, 44,376.80 and 18,009.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.66, 44,376.80 and 18,009.47 is: 24,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.66 : 44,376.80 = 18,009.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.66/44,376.80 = 18,009.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.66x = 44,376.80 × 18,009.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.66x = 799,202,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,202,336.36/32,156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.40

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