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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.64, 44,479.62 and 18,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.64, 44,479.62 and 18,085.80 is: 24,958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.64 : 44,479.62 = 18,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.64/44,479.62 = 18,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.64x = 44,479.62 × 18,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.64x = 804,449,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,449,511.40/32,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.38

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