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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.69, 44,478.15 and 18,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.69, 44,478.15 and 18,083.50 is: 24,955.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.69 : 44,478.15 = 18,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.69/44,478.15 = 18,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.69x = 44,478.15 × 18,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.69x = 804,320,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,320,625.53/32,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.12

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