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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.37, 44,483.49 and 18,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.37, 44,483.49 and 18,087.18 is: 24,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.37 : 44,483.49 = 18,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.37/44,483.49 = 18,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.37x = 44,483.49 × 18,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.37x = 804,580,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,580,890.66/32,234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,960.34

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