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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.77, 44,452.19 and 18,064.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.77, 44,452.19 and 18,064.49 is: 24,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.77 : 44,452.19 = 18,064.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.77/44,452.19 = 18,064.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.77x = 44,452.19 × 18,064.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.77x = 803,005,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,005,964.63/32,211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.97

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