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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.36, 44,475.29 and 18,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.36, 44,475.29 and 18,081.30 is: 24,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.36 : 44,475.29 = 18,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.36/44,475.29 = 18,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.36x = 44,475.29 × 18,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.36x = 804,171,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,171,061.08/32,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.28

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