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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.27, 32,125.41 and 13,070.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.27, 32,125.41 and 13,070.35 is: 18,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.27 : 32,125.41 = 13,070.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.27/32,125.41 = 13,070.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.27x = 32,125.41 × 13,070.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.27x = 419,890,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,890,352.59/23,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.32

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