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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.76, 44,460.40 and 18,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.76, 44,460.40 and 18,070.56 is: 24,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.76 : 44,460.40 = 18,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.76/44,460.40 = 18,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.76x = 44,460.40 × 18,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.76x = 803,424,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,424,325.82/32,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.31

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