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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.22, 44,459.23 and 18,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.22, 44,459.23 and 18,068.98 is: 24,936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.22 : 44,459.23 = 18,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.22/44,459.23 = 18,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.22x = 44,459.23 × 18,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.22x = 803,332,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,332,697.34/32,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.43

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