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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.61, 44,468.19 and 18,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.61, 44,468.19 and 18,075.96 is: 24,945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.61 : 44,468.19 = 18,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.61/44,468.19 = 18,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.61x = 44,468.19 × 18,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.61x = 803,805,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,805,223.71/32,222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,945.38

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