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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.64, 44,463.06 and 18,072.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.64, 44,463.06 and 18,072.36 is: 24,939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.64 : 44,463.06 = 18,072.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.64/44,463.06 = 18,072.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.64x = 44,463.06 × 18,072.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.64x = 803,552,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,552,427.02/32,219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.83

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