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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.33, 44,478.62 and 18,084.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.33, 44,478.62 and 18,084.22 is: 24,956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.33 : 44,478.62 = 18,084.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.33/44,478.62 = 18,084.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.33x = 44,478.62 × 18,084.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.33x = 804,361,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,361,015.57/32,230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.65

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