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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.32, 44,467.86 and 18,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.32, 44,467.86 and 18,077.32 is: 24,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.32 : 44,467.86 = 18,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.32/44,467.86 = 18,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.32x = 44,467.86 × 18,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.32x = 803,859,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,859,734.94/32,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,944.97

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