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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.88, 44,474.47 and 18,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.88, 44,474.47 and 18,080.42 is: 24,950.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.88 : 44,474.47 = 18,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.88/44,474.47 = 18,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.88x = 44,474.47 × 18,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.88x = 804,116,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,116,829.30/32,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,950.97

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