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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.10, 44,474.94 and 18,081.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.10, 44,474.94 and 18,081.05 is: 24,951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.10 : 44,474.94 = 18,081.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.10/44,474.94 = 18,081.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.10x = 44,474.94 × 18,081.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.10x = 804,153,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,153,391.51/32,228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,951.93

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