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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.96, 44,482.25 and 18,086.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.96, 44,482.25 and 18,086.85 is: 24,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.96 : 44,482.25 = 18,086.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.96/44,482.25 = 18,086.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.96x = 44,482.25 × 18,086.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.96x = 804,543,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,543,692.98/32,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.28

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