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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.14, 44,476.98 and 18,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.14, 44,476.98 and 18,083.04 is: 24,955.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.14 : 44,476.98 = 18,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.14/44,476.98 = 18,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.14x = 44,476.98 × 18,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.14x = 804,279,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,279,008.42/32,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.03

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