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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.09, 44,475.24 and 18,085.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.09, 44,475.24 and 18,085.06 is: 24,956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.09 : 44,475.24 = 18,085.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.09/44,475.24 = 18,085.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.09x = 44,475.24 × 18,085.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.09x = 804,337,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,337,383.91/32,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.10

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