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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.06, 44,470.89 and 18,078.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.06, 44,470.89 and 18,078.21 is: 24,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.06 : 44,470.89 = 18,078.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.06/44,470.89 = 18,078.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.06x = 44,470.89 × 18,078.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.06x = 803,954,088.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,954,088.31/32,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.10

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