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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.54, 44,469.74 and 18,077.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.54, 44,469.74 and 18,077.38 is: 24,946.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.54 : 44,469.74 = 18,077.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.54/44,469.74 = 18,077.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.54x = 44,469.74 × 18,077.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.54x = 803,896,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,896,388.48/32,224.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,946.71

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