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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.87, 44,481.42 and 18,085.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.87, 44,481.42 and 18,085.68 is: 24,958.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.87 : 44,481.42 = 18,085.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.87/44,481.42 = 18,085.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.87x = 44,481.42 × 18,085.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.87x = 804,476,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,476,728.07/32,232.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.27

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