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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.54, 44,443.14 and 18,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.54, 44,443.14 and 18,057.08 is: 24,919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.54 : 44,443.14 = 18,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.54/44,443.14 = 18,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.54x = 44,443.14 × 18,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.54x = 802,513,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,513,334.43/32,204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.26

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