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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.14, 44,455.98 and 18,064.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.14, 44,455.98 and 18,064.87 is: 24,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.14 : 44,455.98 = 18,064.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.14/44,455.98 = 18,064.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.14x = 44,455.98 × 18,064.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.14x = 803,091,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,091,499.42/32,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.56

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