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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.83, 44,452.23 and 18,064.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.83, 44,452.23 and 18,064.97 is: 24,929.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.83 : 44,452.23 = 18,064.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.83/44,452.23 = 18,064.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.83x = 44,452.23 × 18,064.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.83x = 803,028,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,028,201.38/32,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.61

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