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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.76, 44,482.48 and 18,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.76, 44,482.48 and 18,086.56 is: 24,959.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.76 : 44,482.48 = 18,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.76/44,482.48 = 18,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.76x = 44,482.48 × 18,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.76x = 804,535,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,535,043.47/32,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.39

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