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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.39, 44,458.53 and 18,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.39, 44,458.53 and 18,069.54 is: 24,935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.39 : 44,458.53 = 18,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.39/44,458.53 = 18,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.39x = 44,458.53 × 18,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.39x = 803,345,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,345,186.18/32,216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.92

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