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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.38, 44,458.60 and 18,069.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.38, 44,458.60 and 18,069.22 is: 24,935.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.38 : 44,458.60 = 18,069.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.38/44,458.60 = 18,069.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.38x = 44,458.60 × 18,069.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.38x = 803,332,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,332,224.29/32,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.52

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