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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.04, 44,443.83 and 18,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.04, 44,443.83 and 18,057.58 is: 24,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.04 : 44,443.83 = 18,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.04/44,443.83 = 18,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.04x = 44,443.83 × 18,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.04x = 802,548,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,548,015.73/32,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.95

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