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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.20, 44,444.16 and 18,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.20, 44,444.16 and 18,058.40 is: 24,921.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.20 : 44,444.16 = 18,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.20/44,444.16 = 18,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.20x = 44,444.16 × 18,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.20x = 802,590,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,590,418.94/32,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.14

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