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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.12, 44,483.15 and 18,086.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.12, 44,483.15 and 18,086.93 is: 24,960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.12 : 44,483.15 = 18,086.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.12/44,483.15 = 18,086.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.12x = 44,483.15 × 18,086.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.12x = 804,563,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,563,620.23/32,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.00

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