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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.97, 44,474.91 and 18,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.97, 44,474.91 and 18,081.12 is: 24,952.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.97 : 44,474.91 = 18,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.97/44,474.91 = 18,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.97x = 44,474.91 × 18,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.97x = 804,156,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,156,184.70/32,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.12

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