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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.91, 44,462.93 and 18,072.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.91, 44,462.93 and 18,072.45 is: 24,939.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.91 : 44,462.93 = 18,072.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.91/44,462.93 = 18,072.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.91x = 44,462.93 × 18,072.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.91x = 803,553,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,553,988.92/32,219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.67

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