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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.89, 44,457.89 and 18,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.89, 44,457.89 and 18,068.61 is: 24,934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.89 : 44,457.89 = 18,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.89/44,457.89 = 18,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.89x = 44,457.89 × 18,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.89x = 803,292,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,292,185.49/32,215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.66

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