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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.64, 44,480.43 and 18,085.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.64, 44,480.43 and 18,085.53 is: 24,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.64 : 44,480.43 = 18,085.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.64/44,480.43 = 18,085.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.64x = 44,480.43 × 18,085.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.64x = 804,452,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,452,151.18/32,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.46

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