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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.58, 44,443.08 and 18,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.58, 44,443.08 and 18,057.12 is: 24,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.58 : 44,443.08 = 18,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.58/44,443.08 = 18,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.58x = 44,443.08 × 18,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.58x = 802,514,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,514,028.73/32,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.25

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