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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.48, 44,471.34 and 18,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.48, 44,471.34 and 18,080.10 is: 24,949.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.48 : 44,471.34 = 18,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.48/44,471.34 = 18,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.48x = 44,471.34 × 18,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.48x = 804,046,274.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,046,274.33/32,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.86

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