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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.87, 44,460.12 and 18,069.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.87, 44,460.12 and 18,069.63 is: 24,937.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.87 : 44,460.12 = 18,069.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.87/44,460.12 = 18,069.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.87x = 44,460.12 × 18,069.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.87x = 803,377,918.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,377,918.16/32,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.33

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