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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.60, 44,443.72 and 18,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.60, 44,443.72 and 18,058.44 is: 24,920.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.60 : 44,443.72 = 18,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.60/44,443.72 = 18,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.60x = 44,443.72 × 18,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.60x = 802,584,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,584,251.00/32,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.65

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