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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.61, 44,469.57 and 18,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.61, 44,469.57 and 18,076.96 is: 24,946.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.61 : 44,469.57 = 18,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.61/44,469.57 = 18,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.61x = 44,469.57 × 18,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.61x = 803,874,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,874,638.11/32,223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,946.76

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