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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.98, 44,467.59 and 18,075.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.98, 44,467.59 and 18,075.84 is: 24,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.98 : 44,467.59 = 18,075.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.98/44,467.59 = 18,075.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.98x = 44,467.59 × 18,075.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.98x = 803,789,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,789,042.03/32,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.59

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