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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.10, 44,469.60 and 18,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.10, 44,469.60 and 18,076.64 is: 24,945.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.10 : 44,469.60 = 18,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.10/44,469.60 = 18,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.10x = 44,469.60 × 18,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.10x = 803,860,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,860,950.14/32,224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,945.96

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