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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.83, 44,479.31 and 18,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.83, 44,479.31 and 18,084.72 is: 24,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.83 : 44,479.31 = 18,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.83/44,479.31 = 18,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.83x = 44,479.31 × 18,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.83x = 804,395,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,395,867.14/32,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.34

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