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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.14, 44,459.55 and 18,070.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.14, 44,459.55 and 18,070.29 is: 24,936.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.14 : 44,459.55 = 18,070.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.14/44,459.55 = 18,070.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.14x = 44,459.55 × 18,070.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.14x = 803,396,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,396,961.77/32,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.94

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