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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.20, 44,481.60 and 18,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.20, 44,481.60 and 18,085.44 is: 24,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.20 : 44,481.60 = 18,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.20/44,481.60 = 18,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.20x = 44,481.60 × 18,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.20x = 804,469,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,469,307.90/32,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.24

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