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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.51, 44,702.16 and 18,051.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.51, 44,702.16 and 18,051.95 is: 24,911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.51 : 44,702.16 = 18,051.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.51/44,702.16 = 18,051.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.51x = 44,702.16 × 18,051.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.51x = 806,960,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,960,843.44/32,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.96

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