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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.18, 44,481.81 and 18,085.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.18, 44,481.81 and 18,085.99 is: 24,958.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.18 : 44,481.81 = 18,085.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.18/44,481.81 = 18,085.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.18x = 44,481.81 × 18,085.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.18x = 804,497,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,497,570.84/32,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.68

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