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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.60, 44,480.34 and 18,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.60, 44,480.34 and 18,090 is: 24,963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.60 : 44,480.34 = 18,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.60/44,480.34 = 18,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.60x = 44,480.34 × 18,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.60x = 804,649,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,649,350.60/32,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.84

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