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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.76, 44,481.12 and 18,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.76, 44,481.12 and 18,085.60 is: 24,958.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.76 : 44,481.12 = 18,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.76/44,481.12 = 18,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.76x = 44,481.12 × 18,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.76x = 804,467,743.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,467,743.87/32,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.08

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