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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.40, 44,461.47 and 18,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.40, 44,461.47 and 18,071.16 is: 24,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.40 : 44,461.47 = 18,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.40/44,461.47 = 18,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.40x = 44,461.47 × 18,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.40x = 803,470,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,470,338.21/32,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.02

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