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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.37, 44,466.57 and 18,074.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.37, 44,466.57 and 18,074.34 is: 24,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.37 : 44,466.57 = 18,074.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.37/44,466.57 = 18,074.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.37x = 44,466.57 × 18,074.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.37x = 803,703,904.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,703,904.81/32,219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.74

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