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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.64, 44,473.44 and 18,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.64, 44,473.44 and 18,080.44 is: 24,951.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.64 : 44,473.44 = 18,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.64/44,473.44 = 18,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.64x = 44,473.44 × 18,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.64x = 804,099,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,099,363.51/32,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,951.39

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