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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.68, 44,474.04 and 18,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.68, 44,474.04 and 18,080.52 is: 24,951.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.68 : 44,474.04 = 18,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.68/44,474.04 = 18,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.68x = 44,474.04 × 18,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.68x = 804,113,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,113,769.70/32,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,951.03

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