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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.08, 44,440.68 and 18,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.08, 44,440.68 and 18,057.52 is: 24,918.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.08 : 44,440.68 = 18,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.08/44,440.68 = 18,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.08x = 44,440.68 × 18,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.08x = 802,488,467.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,488,467.91/32,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.84

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