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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.20, 44,453.76 and 18,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.20, 44,453.76 and 18,065.52 is: 24,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.20 : 44,453.76 = 18,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.20/44,453.76 = 18,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.20x = 44,453.76 × 18,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.20x = 803,080,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,080,290.36/32,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.94

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