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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.58, 44,471.34 and 18,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.58, 44,471.34 and 18,079.98 is: 24,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.58 : 44,471.34 = 18,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.58/44,471.34 = 18,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.58x = 44,471.34 × 18,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.58x = 804,040,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,040,937.77/32,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.72

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