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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.55, 44,458.61 and 18,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.55, 44,458.61 and 18,068.66 is: 24,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.55 : 44,458.61 = 18,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.55/44,458.61 = 18,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.55x = 44,458.61 × 18,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.55x = 803,307,195.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,307,195.53/32,218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.07

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