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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.88, 44,376.49 and 18,009.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.88, 44,376.49 and 18,009.73 is: 24,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.88 : 44,376.49 = 18,009.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.88/44,376.49 = 18,009.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.88x = 44,376.49 × 18,009.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.88x = 799,208,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,208,603.25/32,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.42

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