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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.26, 44,466.57 and 18,075.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.26, 44,466.57 and 18,075.10 is: 24,943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.26 : 44,466.57 = 18,075.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.26/44,466.57 = 18,075.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.26x = 44,466.57 × 18,075.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.26x = 803,737,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,737,671.62/32,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.56

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