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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.25, 44,462.60 and 18,072.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.25, 44,462.60 and 18,072.09 is: 24,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.25 : 44,462.60 = 18,072.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.25/44,462.60 = 18,072.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.25x = 44,462.60 × 18,072.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.25x = 803,532,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,532,018.47/32,219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.50

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