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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,156.96, 44,374.56 and 18,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,156.96, 44,374.56 and 18,009.68 is: 24,852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,156.96 : 44,374.56 = 18,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,156.96/44,374.56 = 18,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,156.96x = 44,374.56 × 18,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,156.96x = 799,171,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,171,625.74/32,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.21

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