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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.28, 44,445.96 and 18,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.28, 44,445.96 and 18,062.70 is: 24,926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.28 : 44,445.96 = 18,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.28/44,445.96 = 18,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.28x = 44,445.96 × 18,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.28x = 802,814,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,814,041.69/32,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.48

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