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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.36, 44,476.66 and 18,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.36, 44,476.66 and 18,082.30 is: 24,953.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.36 : 44,476.66 = 18,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.36/44,476.66 = 18,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.36x = 44,476.66 × 18,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.36x = 804,240,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,240,309.12/32,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.65

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