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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.52, 44,482.92 and 18,084.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.52, 44,482.92 and 18,084.48 is: 24,958.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.52 : 44,482.92 = 18,084.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.52/44,482.92 = 18,084.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.52x = 44,482.92 × 18,084.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.52x = 804,450,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,450,477.08/32,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.50

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