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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.58, 44,473.05 and 18,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.58, 44,473.05 and 18,078.12 is: 24,948.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.58 : 44,473.05 = 18,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.58/44,473.05 = 18,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.58x = 44,473.05 × 18,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.58x = 803,989,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,989,134.67/32,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.79

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