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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.46, 44,484.32 and 18,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.46, 44,484.32 and 18,088.35 is: 24,962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.46 : 44,484.32 = 18,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.46/44,484.32 = 18,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.46x = 44,484.32 × 18,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.46x = 804,647,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,647,859.23/32,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.35

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