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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.25, 44,463.98 and 18,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.25, 44,463.98 and 18,073.09 is: 24,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.25 : 44,463.98 = 18,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.25/44,463.98 = 18,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.25x = 44,463.98 × 18,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.25x = 803,601,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,601,512.30/32,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.88

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