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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.73, 44,373.83 and 18,007.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.73, 44,373.83 and 18,007.65 is: 24,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.73 : 44,373.83 = 18,007.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.73/44,373.83 = 18,007.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.73x = 44,373.83 × 18,007.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.73x = 799,068,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,068,309.76/32,156.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.18

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