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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.58, 44,469.12 and 18,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.58, 44,469.12 and 18,074.52 is: 24,944.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.58 : 44,469.12 = 18,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.58/44,469.12 = 18,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.58x = 44,469.12 × 18,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.58x = 803,757,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,757,998.82/32,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.71

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