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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.18, 44,439.80 and 18,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.18, 44,439.80 and 18,056.72 is: 24,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.18 : 44,439.80 = 18,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.18/44,439.80 = 18,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.18x = 44,439.80 × 18,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.18x = 802,437,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,437,025.46/32,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.17

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