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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.21, 44,444.50 and 18,058.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.21, 44,444.50 and 18,058.75 is: 24,921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.21 : 44,444.50 = 18,058.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.21/44,444.50 = 18,058.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.21x = 44,444.50 × 18,058.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.21x = 802,612,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,612,114.38/32,206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.04

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