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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.93, 44,464.83 and 18,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.93, 44,464.83 and 18,073.79 is: 24,941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.93 : 44,464.83 = 18,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.93/44,464.83 = 18,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.93x = 44,464.83 × 18,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.93x = 803,647,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,647,999.81/32,220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.80

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