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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.62, 44,485.17 and 18,088.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.62, 44,485.17 and 18,088.46 is: 24,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.62 : 44,485.17 = 18,088.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.62/44,485.17 = 18,088.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.62x = 44,485.17 × 18,088.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.62x = 804,668,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,668,497.55/32,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.09

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