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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,202.18, 44,437.05 and 18,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,202.18, 44,437.05 and 18,054.72 is: 24,914.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,202.18 : 44,437.05 = 18,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,202.18/44,437.05 = 18,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,202.18x = 44,437.05 × 18,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,202.18x = 802,298,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,298,495.38/32,202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.42

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