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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.60, 44,461.32 and 18,066.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.60, 44,461.32 and 18,066.96 is: 24,932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.60 : 44,461.32 = 18,066.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.60/44,461.32 = 18,066.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.60x = 44,461.32 × 18,066.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.60x = 803,280,889.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,280,889.99/32,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,932.98

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