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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.56, 44,479.32 and 18,083.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.56, 44,479.32 and 18,083.64 is: 24,953.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.56 : 44,479.32 = 18,083.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.56/44,479.32 = 18,083.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.56x = 44,479.32 × 18,083.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.56x = 804,348,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,348,010.32/32,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.74

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