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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.70, 44,453.44 and 18,065.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.70, 44,453.44 and 18,065.85 is: 24,930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.70 : 44,453.44 = 18,065.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.70/44,453.44 = 18,065.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.70x = 44,453.44 × 18,065.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.70x = 803,089,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,089,179.02/32,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.82

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