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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.60, 44,480.64 and 18,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.60, 44,480.64 and 18,091 is: 24,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.60 : 44,480.64 = 18,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.60/44,480.64 = 18,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.60x = 44,480.64 × 18,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.60x = 804,699,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,699,258.24/32,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.61

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