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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.62, 44,462.97 and 18,072.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.62, 44,462.97 and 18,072.42 is: 24,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.62 : 44,462.97 = 18,072.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.62/44,462.97 = 18,072.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.62x = 44,462.97 × 18,072.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.62x = 803,553,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,553,468.29/32,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.65

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