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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,200.72, 44,436.60 and 18,053.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,200.72, 44,436.60 and 18,053.26 is: 24,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,200.72 : 44,436.60 = 18,053.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,200.72/44,436.60 = 18,053.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,200.72x = 44,436.60 × 18,053.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,200.72x = 802,225,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,225,493.32/32,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.28

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