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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.33, 44,480 and 18,085.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.33, 44,480 and 18,085.22 is: 24,958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.33 : 44,480 = 18,085.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.33/44,480 = 18,085.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.33x = 44,480 × 18,085.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.33x = 804,430,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,430,585.60/32,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.03

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