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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.05, 44,460.69 and 18,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.05, 44,460.69 and 18,070.16 is: 24,935.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.05 : 44,460.69 = 18,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.05/44,460.69 = 18,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.05x = 44,460.69 × 18,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.05x = 803,411,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,411,559.71/32,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.15

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