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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.41, 44,451.59 and 18,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.41, 44,451.59 and 18,064.25 is: 24,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.41 : 44,451.59 = 18,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.41/44,451.59 = 18,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.41x = 44,451.59 × 18,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.41x = 802,984,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,984,488.77/32,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.58

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