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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.77, 44,453.57 and 18,065.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.77, 44,453.57 and 18,065.49 is: 24,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.77 : 44,453.57 = 18,065.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.77/44,453.57 = 18,065.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.77x = 44,453.57 × 18,065.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.77x = 803,075,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,075,524.30/32,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.35

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