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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,202.64, 44,439.08 and 18,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,202.64, 44,439.08 and 18,055.44 is: 24,916.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,202.64 : 44,439.08 = 18,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,202.64/44,439.08 = 18,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,202.64x = 44,439.08 × 18,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,202.64x = 802,367,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,367,142.60/32,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.19

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