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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.14, 44,448.51 and 18,058.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.14, 44,448.51 and 18,058.06 is: 24,921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.14 : 44,448.51 = 18,058.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.14/44,448.51 = 18,058.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.14x = 44,448.51 × 18,058.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.14x = 802,653,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,653,860.49/32,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.61

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