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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.60, 44,451.36 and 18,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.60, 44,451.36 and 18,069 is: 24,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.60 : 44,451.36 = 18,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.60/44,451.36 = 18,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.60x = 44,451.36 × 18,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.60x = 803,191,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,191,623.84/32,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.86

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