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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.64, 44,468.56 and 18,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.64, 44,468.56 and 18,076.36 is: 24,945.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.64 : 44,468.56 = 18,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.64/44,468.56 = 18,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.64x = 44,468.56 × 18,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.64x = 803,829,699.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,829,699.24/32,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,945.34

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