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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.58, 44,478.57 and 18,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.58, 44,478.57 and 18,082.12 is: 24,954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.58 : 44,478.57 = 18,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.58/44,478.57 = 18,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.58x = 44,478.57 × 18,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.58x = 804,266,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,266,840.17/32,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.31

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