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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.21, 44,445.88 and 18,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.21, 44,445.88 and 18,059.75 is: 24,922.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.21 : 44,445.88 = 18,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.21/44,445.88 = 18,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.21x = 44,445.88 × 18,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.21x = 802,681,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,681,481.33/32,207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.42

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