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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.26, 44,458.32 and 18,069.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.26, 44,458.32 and 18,069.07 is: 24,935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.26 : 44,458.32 = 18,069.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.26/44,458.32 = 18,069.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.26x = 44,458.32 × 18,069.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.26x = 803,320,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,320,496.16/32,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.25

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