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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.08, 44,475.12 and 18,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.08, 44,475.12 and 18,079.62 is: 24,950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.08 : 44,475.12 = 18,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.08/44,475.12 = 18,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.08x = 44,475.12 × 18,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.08x = 804,093,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,093,269.05/32,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.86

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