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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.69, 44,478.65 and 18,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.69, 44,478.65 and 18,083.84 is: 24,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.69 : 44,478.65 = 18,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.69/44,478.65 = 18,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.69x = 44,478.65 × 18,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.69x = 804,344,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,344,612.83/32,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.86

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