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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,229.64, 44,476.86 and 18,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,229.64, 44,476.86 and 18,083.80 is: 24,955.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,229.64 : 44,476.86 = 18,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,229.64/44,476.86 = 18,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,229.64x = 44,476.86 × 18,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,229.64x = 804,310,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,310,640.87/32,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.62

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