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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.14, 44,471.37 and 18,078.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.14, 44,471.37 and 18,078.94 is: 24,949.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.14 : 44,471.37 = 18,078.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.14/44,471.37 = 18,078.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.14x = 44,471.37 × 18,078.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.14x = 803,995,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,995,229.95/32,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.32

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