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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.88, 44,461.50 and 18,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.88, 44,461.50 and 18,070.62 is: 24,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.88 : 44,461.50 = 18,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.88/44,461.50 = 18,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.88x = 44,461.50 × 18,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.88x = 803,446,871.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,446,871.13/32,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,938.69

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