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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.26, 44,452.81 and 18,065.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.26, 44,452.81 and 18,065.06 is: 24,929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.26 : 44,452.81 = 18,065.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.26/44,452.81 = 18,065.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.26x = 44,452.81 × 18,065.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.26x = 803,042,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,042,679.82/32,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.72

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