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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.76, 44,457.63 and 18,068.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.76, 44,457.63 and 18,068.57 is: 24,934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.76 : 44,457.63 = 18,068.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.76/44,457.63 = 18,068.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.76x = 44,457.63 × 18,068.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.76x = 803,285,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,285,799.69/32,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.56

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