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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.76, 44,479.68 and 18,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.76, 44,479.68 and 18,084.60 is: 24,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.76 : 44,479.68 = 18,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.76/44,479.68 = 18,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.76x = 44,479.68 × 18,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.76x = 804,397,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,397,220.93/32,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.66

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