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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.93, 44,460.69 and 18,070.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.93, 44,460.69 and 18,070.79 is: 24,937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.93 : 44,460.69 = 18,070.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.93/44,460.69 = 18,070.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.93x = 44,460.69 × 18,070.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.93x = 803,439,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,439,569.94/32,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,937.65

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