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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.14, 44,454.60 and 18,063.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.14, 44,454.60 and 18,063.87 is: 24,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.14 : 44,454.60 = 18,063.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.14/44,454.60 = 18,063.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.14x = 44,454.60 × 18,063.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.14x = 803,022,115.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,022,115.30/32,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.18

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