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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.58, 44,444.46 and 18,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.58, 44,444.46 and 18,058.12 is: 24,920.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.58 : 44,444.46 = 18,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.58/44,444.46 = 18,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.58x = 44,444.46 × 18,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.58x = 802,583,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,583,392.02/32,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.63

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