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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.09, 44,445.79 and 18,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.09, 44,445.79 and 18,059.94 is: 24,922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.09 : 44,445.79 = 18,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.09/44,445.79 = 18,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.09x = 44,445.79 × 18,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.09x = 802,688,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,688,300.65/32,207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.72

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