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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.56, 44,480.70 and 18,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.56, 44,480.70 and 18,084.64 is: 24,955.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.56 : 44,480.70 = 18,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.56/44,480.70 = 18,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.56x = 44,480.70 × 18,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.56x = 804,417,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,417,446.45/32,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.12

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