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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.64, 44,483.73 and 18,084.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.64, 44,483.73 and 18,084.39 is: 24,958.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.64 : 44,483.73 = 18,084.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.64/44,483.73 = 18,084.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.64x = 44,483.73 × 18,084.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.64x = 804,461,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,461,121.97/32,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.74

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