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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.32, 44,466.48 and 18,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.32, 44,466.48 and 18,076.32 is: 24,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.32 : 44,466.48 = 18,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.32/44,466.48 = 18,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.32x = 44,466.48 × 18,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.32x = 803,790,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,790,321.75/32,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.59

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