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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.32, 44,443.34 and 18,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.32, 44,443.34 and 18,058.16 is: 24,920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.32 : 44,443.34 = 18,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.32/44,443.34 = 18,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.32x = 44,443.34 × 18,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.32x = 802,564,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,564,944.65/32,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.26

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