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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,200.32, 44,436.44 and 18,053.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,200.32, 44,436.44 and 18,053.16 is: 24,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,200.32 : 44,436.44 = 18,053.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,200.32/44,436.44 = 18,053.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,200.32x = 44,436.44 × 18,053.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,200.32x = 802,218,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,218,161.15/32,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.36

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