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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.09, 44,473.86 and 18,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.09, 44,473.86 and 18,084.06 is: 24,954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.09 : 44,473.86 = 18,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.09/44,473.86 = 18,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.09x = 44,473.86 × 18,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.09x = 804,267,952.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,267,952.67/32,229.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.72

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