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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.64, 44,462.40 and 18,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.64, 44,462.40 and 18,072.44 is: 24,940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.64 : 44,462.40 = 18,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.64/44,462.40 = 18,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.64x = 44,462.40 × 18,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.64x = 803,544,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,544,056.26/32,218.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.35

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