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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.09, 44,444.41 and 18,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.09, 44,444.41 and 18,058.94 is: 24,921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.09 : 44,444.41 = 18,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.09/44,444.41 = 18,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.09x = 44,444.41 × 18,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.09x = 802,618,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,618,933.53/32,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.34

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