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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229, 44,475.88 and 18,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229, 44,475.88 and 18,081.84 is: 24,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229 : 44,475.88 = 18,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229/44,475.88 = 18,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229x = 44,475.88 × 18,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229x = 804,205,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,205,746.02/32,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.86

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