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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.14, 44,447.13 and 18,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.14, 44,447.13 and 18,057.06 is: 24,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.14 : 44,447.13 = 18,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.14/44,447.13 = 18,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.14x = 44,447.13 × 18,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.14x = 802,584,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,584,493.24/32,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.23

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