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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.69, 44,472.65 and 18,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.69, 44,472.65 and 18,079.50 is: 24,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.69 : 44,472.65 = 18,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.69/44,472.65 = 18,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.69x = 44,472.65 × 18,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.69x = 804,043,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,043,185.28/32,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.60

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