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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.14, 44,478.93 and 18,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.14, 44,478.93 and 18,085.30 is: 24,957.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.14 : 44,478.93 = 18,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.14/44,478.93 = 18,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.14x = 44,478.93 × 18,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.14x = 804,414,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,414,792.73/32,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.69

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