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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221, 44,465.06 and 18,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221, 44,465.06 and 18,801.48 is: 25,946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221 : 44,465.06 = 18,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221/44,465.06 = 18,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221x = 44,465.06 × 18,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221x = 836,008,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,008,936.29/32,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,946.09

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