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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.30, 44,453.81 and 18,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.30, 44,453.81 and 18,065.84 is: 24,930.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.30 : 44,453.81 = 18,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.30/44,453.81 = 18,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.30x = 44,453.81 × 18,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.30x = 803,095,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,095,241.75/32,213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.55

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