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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.29, 44,471.21 and 18,078.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.29, 44,471.21 and 18,078.44 is: 24,948.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.29 : 44,471.21 = 18,078.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.29/44,471.21 = 18,078.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.29x = 44,471.21 × 18,078.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.29x = 803,969,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,969,788.96/32,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.41

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