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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.46, 44,377.23 and 18,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.46, 44,377.23 and 18,010 is: 24,853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.46 : 44,377.23 = 18,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.46/44,377.23 = 18,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.46x = 44,377.23 × 18,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.46x = 799,233,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,233,912.30/32,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.76

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