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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.26, 44,463.24 and 18,073.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.26, 44,463.24 and 18,073.23 is: 24,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.26 : 44,463.24 = 18,073.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.26/44,463.24 = 18,073.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.26x = 44,463.24 × 18,073.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.26x = 803,594,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,594,363.07/32,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.20

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