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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.80, 44,481.60 and 18,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.80, 44,481.60 and 18,086.88 is: 24,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.80 : 44,481.60 = 18,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.80/44,481.60 = 18,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.80x = 44,481.60 × 18,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.80x = 804,533,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,533,361.41/32,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.31

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