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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.54, 44,461.36 and 18,070.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.54, 44,461.36 and 18,070.66 is: 24,935.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.54 : 44,461.36 = 18,070.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.54/44,461.36 = 18,070.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.54x = 44,461.36 × 18,070.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.54x = 803,446,119.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,446,119.70/32,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.84

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