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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.58, 44,477.19 and 18,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.58, 44,477.19 and 18,081.12 is: 24,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.58 : 44,477.19 = 18,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.58/44,477.19 = 18,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.58x = 44,477.19 × 18,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.58x = 804,197,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,197,409.65/32,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.93

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