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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.18, 44,441.18 and 18,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.18, 44,441.18 and 18,057.72 is: 24,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.18 : 44,441.18 = 18,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.18/44,441.18 = 18,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.18x = 44,441.18 × 18,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.18x = 802,506,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,506,384.91/32,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.55

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