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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,236.55, 44,485.40 and 18,089.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,236.55, 44,485.40 and 18,089.63 is: 24,963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,236.55 : 44,485.40 = 18,089.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,236.55/44,485.40 = 18,089.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,236.55x = 44,485.40 × 18,089.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,236.55x = 804,724,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,724,335.95/32,236.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.10

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