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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,203.18, 44,438.43 and 18,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,203.18, 44,438.43 and 18,055.72 is: 24,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,203.18 : 44,438.43 = 18,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,203.18/44,438.43 = 18,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,203.18x = 44,438.43 × 18,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,203.18x = 802,367,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,367,849.32/32,203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.80

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