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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.25, 44,459.27 and 18,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.25, 44,459.27 and 18,069 is: 24,936.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.25 : 44,459.27 = 18,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.25/44,459.27 = 18,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.25x = 44,459.27 × 18,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.25x = 803,334,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,334,459.29/32,215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.47

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