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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.30, 44,471.66 and 18,079.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.30, 44,471.66 and 18,079.11 is: 24,948.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.30 : 44,471.66 = 18,079.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.30/44,471.66 = 18,079.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.30x = 44,471.66 × 18,079.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.30x = 804,007,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,007,942.63/32,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.81

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