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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.83, 44,453.61 and 18,065.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.83, 44,453.61 and 18,065.97 is: 24,930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.83 : 44,453.61 = 18,065.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.83/44,453.61 = 18,065.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.83x = 44,453.61 × 18,065.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.83x = 803,097,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,097,584.65/32,212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.99

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