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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.38, 44,484.96 and 18,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.38, 44,484.96 and 18,088.28 is: 24,961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.38 : 44,484.96 = 18,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.38/44,484.96 = 18,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.38x = 44,484.96 × 18,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.38x = 804,656,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,656,412.27/32,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,961.90

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