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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,236.56, 44,483.40 and 18,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,236.56, 44,483.40 and 18,086.64 is: 24,957.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,236.56 : 44,483.40 = 18,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,236.56/44,483.40 = 18,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,236.56x = 44,483.40 × 18,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,236.56x = 804,555,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,555,241.78/32,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.85

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