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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.38, 44,455.84 and 18,067.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.38, 44,455.84 and 18,067.22 is: 24,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.38 : 44,455.84 = 18,067.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.38/44,455.84 = 18,067.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.38x = 44,455.84 × 18,067.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.38x = 803,193,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,193,340.83/32,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,932.76

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