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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.70, 44,457.65 and 18,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.70, 44,457.65 and 18,073.10 is: 24,940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.70 : 44,457.65 = 18,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.70/44,457.65 = 18,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.70x = 44,457.65 × 18,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.70x = 803,487,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,487,241.56/32,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.86

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