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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,236.09, 44,486.14 and 18,088.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,236.09, 44,486.14 and 18,088.63 is: 24,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,236.09 : 44,486.14 = 18,088.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,236.09/44,486.14 = 18,088.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,236.09x = 44,486.14 × 18,088.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,236.09x = 804,693,326.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,693,326.59/32,236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.50

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