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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.26, 44,467.38 and 18,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.26, 44,467.38 and 18,075.02 is: 24,944.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.26 : 44,467.38 = 18,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.26/44,467.38 = 18,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.26x = 44,467.38 × 18,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.26x = 803,748,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,748,560.51/32,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.67

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