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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.76, 44,456.25 and 18,067.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.76, 44,456.25 and 18,067.57 is: 24,933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.76 : 44,456.25 = 18,067.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.76/44,456.25 = 18,067.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.76x = 44,456.25 × 18,067.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.76x = 803,216,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,216,408.81/32,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.18

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