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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.87, 44,458.74 and 18,068.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.87, 44,458.74 and 18,068.63 is: 24,935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.87 : 44,458.74 = 18,068.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.87/44,458.74 = 18,068.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.87x = 44,458.74 × 18,068.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.87x = 803,308,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,308,301.03/32,214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.95

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