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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.27, 44,478.54 and 18,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.27, 44,478.54 and 18,084.16 is: 24,956.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.27 : 44,478.54 = 18,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.27/44,478.54 = 18,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.27x = 44,478.54 × 18,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.27x = 804,356,721.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,356,721.11/32,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.57

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