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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.08, 44,479.26 and 18,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.08, 44,479.26 and 18,082.62 is: 24,955.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.08 : 44,479.26 = 18,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.08/44,479.26 = 18,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.08x = 44,479.26 × 18,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.08x = 804,301,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,301,556.46/32,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.00

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