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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.33, 44,452.97 and 18,065.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.33, 44,452.97 and 18,065.05 is: 24,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.33 : 44,452.97 = 18,065.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.33/44,452.97 = 18,065.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.33x = 44,452.97 × 18,065.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.33x = 803,044,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,044,991.98/32,212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.74

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