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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221, 44,465.10 and 18,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221, 44,465.10 and 18,801.52 is: 25,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221 : 44,465.10 = 18,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221/44,465.10 = 18,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221x = 44,465.10 × 18,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221x = 836,011,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,011,466.95/32,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,946.17

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