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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.54, 44,471.12 and 18,078.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.54, 44,471.12 and 18,078.38 is: 24,948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.54 : 44,471.12 = 18,078.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.54/44,471.12 = 18,078.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.54x = 44,471.12 × 18,078.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.54x = 803,965,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,965,806.39/32,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.09

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