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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.32, 44,457.12 and 18,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.32, 44,457.12 and 18,068.04 is: 24,933.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.32 : 44,457.12 = 18,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.32/44,457.12 = 18,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.32x = 44,457.12 × 18,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.32x = 803,253,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,253,022.44/32,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.88

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