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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.48, 44,472.72 and 18,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.48, 44,472.72 and 18,081.10 is: 24,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.48 : 44,472.72 = 18,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.48/44,472.72 = 18,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.48x = 44,472.72 × 18,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.48x = 804,115,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,115,697.59/32,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,951.24

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