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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.70, 44,475.38 and 18,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.70, 44,475.38 and 18,081.50 is: 24,952.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.70 : 44,475.38 = 18,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.70/44,475.38 = 18,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.70x = 44,475.38 × 18,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.70x = 804,181,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,181,583.47/32,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.34

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