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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.06, 44,481.39 and 18,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.06, 44,481.39 and 18,085.14 is: 24,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.06 : 44,481.39 = 18,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.06/44,481.39 = 18,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.06x = 44,481.39 × 18,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.06x = 804,452,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,452,165.54/32,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.81

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