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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.77, 44,779.37 and 18,110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.77, 44,779.37 and 18,110.22 is: 24,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.77 : 44,779.37 = 18,110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.77/44,779.37 = 18,110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.77x = 44,779.37 × 18,110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.77x = 810,964,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,964,151.61/32,449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.37

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