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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.20, 44,465.60 and 18,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.20, 44,465.60 and 18,073.76 is: 24,941.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.20 : 44,465.60 = 18,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.20/44,465.60 = 18,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.20x = 44,465.60 × 18,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.20x = 803,660,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,660,582.66/32,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.98

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