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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.93, 44,463.45 and 18,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.93, 44,463.45 and 18,072.79 is: 24,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.93 : 44,463.45 = 18,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.93/44,463.45 = 18,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.93x = 44,463.45 × 18,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.93x = 803,578,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,578,594.53/32,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.42

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