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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.39, 44,453.01 and 18,065.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.39, 44,453.01 and 18,065.54 is: 24,930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.39 : 44,453.01 = 18,065.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.39/44,453.01 = 18,065.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.39x = 44,453.01 × 18,065.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.39x = 803,067,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,067,317.68/32,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.39

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