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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157, 44,376.66 and 18,009.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157, 44,376.66 and 18,009.81 is: 24,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157 : 44,376.66 = 18,009.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157/44,376.66 = 18,009.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157x = 44,376.66 × 18,009.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157x = 799,215,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,215,215.03/32,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.54

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