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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.30, 44,470.77 and 18,078.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.30, 44,470.77 and 18,078.15 is: 24,947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.30 : 44,470.77 = 18,078.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.30/44,470.77 = 18,078.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.30x = 44,470.77 × 18,078.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.30x = 803,949,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,949,250.68/32,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.77

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