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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.09, 44,484.76 and 18,087.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.09, 44,484.76 and 18,087.63 is: 24,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.09 : 44,484.76 = 18,087.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.09/44,484.76 = 18,087.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.09x = 44,484.76 × 18,087.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.09x = 804,623,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,623,879.52/32,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,961.12

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