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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.27, 44,479.92 and 18,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.27, 44,479.92 and 18,085.16 is: 24,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.27 : 44,479.92 = 18,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.27/44,479.92 = 18,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.27x = 44,479.92 × 18,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.27x = 804,426,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,426,469.99/32,231.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.95

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