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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.57, 44,254.63 and 18,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.57, 44,254.63 and 18,270.33 is: 25,213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.57 : 44,254.63 = 18,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.57/44,254.63 = 18,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.57x = 44,254.63 × 18,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.57x = 808,546,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,546,873.02/32,067.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.85

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