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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.12, 44,481.77 and 18,085.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.12, 44,481.77 and 18,085.93 is: 24,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.12 : 44,481.77 = 18,085.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.12/44,481.77 = 18,085.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.12x = 44,481.77 × 18,085.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.12x = 804,494,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,494,088.07/32,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.62

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