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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.46, 44,658.74 and 18,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.46, 44,658.74 and 18,022.22 is: 24,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.46 : 44,658.74 = 18,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.46/44,658.74 = 18,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.46x = 44,658.74 × 18,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.46x = 804,849,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,849,323.80/32,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.08

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