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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.08, 44,476.50 and 18,080.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.08, 44,476.50 and 18,080.62 is: 24,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.08 : 44,476.50 = 18,080.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.08/44,476.50 = 18,080.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.08x = 44,476.50 × 18,080.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.08x = 804,162,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,162,695.43/32,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.24

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