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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.70, 44,452.06 and 18,064.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.70, 44,452.06 and 18,064.85 is: 24,929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.70 : 44,452.06 = 18,064.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.70/44,452.06 = 18,064.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.70x = 44,452.06 × 18,064.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.70x = 803,019,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,019,528.67/32,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.44

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