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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.38, 44,473.93 and 18,079.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.38, 44,473.93 and 18,079.31 is: 24,949.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.38 : 44,473.93 = 18,079.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.38/44,473.93 = 18,079.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.38x = 44,473.93 × 18,079.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.38x = 804,058,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,058,033.37/32,227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.53

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