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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.19, 44,459.75 and 18,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.19, 44,459.75 and 18,070.04 is: 24,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.19 : 44,459.75 = 18,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.19/44,459.75 = 18,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.19x = 44,459.75 × 18,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.19x = 803,389,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,389,617.21/32,217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.68

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