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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.16, 44,480.40 and 18,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.16, 44,480.40 and 18,086.24 is: 24,959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.16 : 44,480.40 = 18,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.16/44,480.40 = 18,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.16x = 44,480.40 × 18,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.16x = 804,483,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,483,189.70/32,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.02

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