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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,200.68, 44,438.58 and 18,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,200.68, 44,438.58 and 18,052.68 is: 24,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,200.68 : 44,438.58 = 18,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,200.68/44,438.58 = 18,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,200.68x = 44,438.58 × 18,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,200.68x = 802,235,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,235,464.39/32,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.62

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