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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,202.36, 44,442.27 and 18,058.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,202.36, 44,442.27 and 18,058.14 is: 24,921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,202.36 : 44,442.27 = 18,058.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,202.36/44,442.27 = 18,058.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,202.36x = 44,442.27 × 18,058.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,202.36x = 802,544,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,544,733.58/32,202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.92

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