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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.22, 44,463.37 and 18,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.22, 44,463.37 and 18,071.98 is: 24,940.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.22 : 44,463.37 = 18,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.22/44,463.37 = 18,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.22x = 44,463.37 × 18,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.22x = 803,541,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,541,133.37/32,218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.58

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