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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,202.32, 44,439.20 and 18,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,202.32, 44,439.20 and 18,055.16 is: 24,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,202.32 : 44,439.20 = 18,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,202.32/44,439.20 = 18,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,202.32x = 44,439.20 × 18,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,202.32x = 802,356,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,356,866.27/32,202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.12

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