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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.57, 44,257.39 and 18,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.57, 44,257.39 and 18,272.33 is: 25,216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.57 : 44,257.39 = 18,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.57/44,257.39 = 18,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.57x = 44,257.39 × 18,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.57x = 808,685,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,685,635.02/32,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.60

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