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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.09, 44,443.03 and 18,057.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.09, 44,443.03 and 18,057.94 is: 24,919.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.09 : 44,443.03 = 18,057.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.09/44,443.03 = 18,057.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.09x = 44,443.03 × 18,057.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.09x = 802,549,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,549,446.76/32,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.95

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