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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.17, 44,462.23 and 18,071.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.17, 44,462.23 and 18,071.28 is: 24,936.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.17 : 44,462.23 = 18,071.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.17/44,462.23 = 18,071.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.17x = 44,462.23 × 18,071.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.17x = 803,489,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,489,362.58/32,221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.69

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