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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.03, 44,449.02 and 18,067.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.03, 44,449.02 and 18,067.14 is: 24,926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.03 : 44,449.02 = 18,067.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.03/44,449.02 = 18,067.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.03x = 44,449.02 × 18,067.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.03x = 803,066,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,066,667.20/32,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.78

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