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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,224.67, 44,467.06 and 18,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,224.67, 44,467.06 and 18,074.78 is: 24,941.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,224.67 : 44,467.06 = 18,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,224.67/44,467.06 = 18,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,224.67x = 44,467.06 × 18,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,224.67x = 803,732,236.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,732,236.37/32,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.52

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