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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.95, 44,481.15 and 18,086.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.95, 44,481.15 and 18,086.49 is: 24,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.95 : 44,481.15 = 18,086.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.95/44,481.15 = 18,086.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.95x = 44,481.15 × 18,086.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.95x = 804,507,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,507,874.66/32,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.40

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