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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.57, 44,451.88 and 18,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.57, 44,451.88 and 18,064.72 is: 24,929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.57 : 44,451.88 = 18,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.57/44,451.88 = 18,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.57x = 44,451.88 × 18,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.57x = 803,010,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,010,765.67/32,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.27

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