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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.18, 44,480.43 and 18,084.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.18, 44,480.43 and 18,084.99 is: 24,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.18 : 44,480.43 = 18,084.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.18/44,480.43 = 18,084.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.18x = 44,480.43 × 18,084.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.18x = 804,428,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,428,131.75/32,232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.30

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