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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.55, 44,459.98 and 18,069.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.55, 44,459.98 and 18,069.66 is: 24,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.55 : 44,459.98 = 18,069.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.55/44,459.98 = 18,069.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.55x = 44,459.98 × 18,069.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.55x = 803,376,722.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,376,722.21/32,219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.45

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