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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.14, 44,483.04 and 18,083.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.14, 44,483.04 and 18,083.89 is: 24,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.14 : 44,483.04 = 18,083.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.14/44,483.04 = 18,083.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.14x = 44,483.04 × 18,083.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.14x = 804,426,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,426,402.23/32,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.05

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