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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.14, 44,469.99 and 18,077.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.14, 44,469.99 and 18,077.94 is: 24,947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.14 : 44,469.99 = 18,077.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.14/44,469.99 = 18,077.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.14x = 44,469.99 × 18,077.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.14x = 803,925,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,925,811.02/32,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.94

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