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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.09, 44,483.38 and 18,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.09, 44,483.38 and 18,086.63 is: 24,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.09 : 44,483.38 = 18,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.09/44,483.38 = 18,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.09x = 44,483.38 × 18,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.09x = 804,554,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,554,167.58/32,234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.73

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