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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.57, 44,451.84 and 18,066.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.57, 44,451.84 and 18,066.73 is: 24,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.57 : 44,451.84 = 18,066.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.57/44,451.84 = 18,066.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.57x = 44,451.84 × 18,066.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.57x = 803,099,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,099,391.28/32,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.24

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