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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.80, 44,484.36 and 18,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.80, 44,484.36 and 18,088.88 is: 24,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.80 : 44,484.36 = 18,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.80/44,484.36 = 18,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.80x = 44,484.36 × 18,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.80x = 804,672,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,672,249.92/32,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.07

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