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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.40, 44,460.09 and 18,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.40, 44,460.09 and 18,070.16 is: 24,937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.40 : 44,460.09 = 18,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.40/44,460.09 = 18,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.40x = 44,460.09 × 18,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.40x = 803,400,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,400,717.61/32,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.63

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