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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.76, 44,465.31 and 18,074.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.76, 44,465.31 and 18,074.73 is: 24,944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.76 : 44,465.31 = 18,074.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.76/44,465.31 = 18,074.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.76x = 44,465.31 × 18,074.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.76x = 803,698,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,698,472.62/32,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.27

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