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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.05, 44,443.31 and 18,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.05, 44,443.31 and 18,059.13 is: 24,921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.05 : 44,443.31 = 18,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.05/44,443.31 = 18,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.05x = 44,443.31 × 18,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.05x = 802,607,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,607,422.62/32,206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.01

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