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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.69, 44,480.91 and 18,085.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.69, 44,480.91 and 18,085.50 is: 24,957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.69 : 44,480.91 = 18,085.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.69/44,480.91 = 18,085.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.69x = 44,480.91 × 18,085.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.69x = 804,459,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,459,497.81/32,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.88

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