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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.76, 44,452.26 and 18,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.76, 44,452.26 and 18,057.96 is: 24,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.76 : 44,452.26 = 18,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.76/44,452.26 = 18,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.76x = 44,452.26 × 18,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.76x = 802,717,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,717,132.99/32,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.10

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