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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.32, 44,441.96 and 18,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.32, 44,441.96 and 18,057.16 is: 24,918.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.32 : 44,441.96 = 18,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.32/44,441.96 = 18,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.32x = 44,441.96 × 18,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.32x = 802,495,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,495,582.43/32,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.88

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