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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.70, 44,459.02 and 18,074.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.70, 44,459.02 and 18,074.10 is: 24,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.70 : 44,459.02 = 18,074.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.70/44,459.02 = 18,074.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.70x = 44,459.02 × 18,074.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.70x = 803,556,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,556,773.38/32,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.24

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