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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,236.62, 44,486.55 and 18,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,236.62, 44,486.55 and 18,089.46 is: 24,963.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,236.62 : 44,486.55 = 18,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,236.62/44,486.55 = 18,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,236.62x = 44,486.55 × 18,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,236.62x = 804,737,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,737,666.76/32,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.46

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