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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,200.54, 44,437.21 and 18,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,200.54, 44,437.21 and 18,053.48 is: 24,914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,200.54 : 44,437.21 = 18,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,200.54/44,437.21 = 18,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,200.54x = 44,437.21 × 18,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,200.54x = 802,246,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,246,347.95/32,200.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.07

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