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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.89, 44,459.26 and 18,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.89, 44,459.26 and 18,069.61 is: 24,936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.89 : 44,459.26 = 18,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.89/44,459.26 = 18,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.89x = 44,459.26 × 18,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.89x = 803,361,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,361,489.09/32,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.03

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