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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.57, 44,256.06 and 18,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.57, 44,256.06 and 18,641.70 is: 25,724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.57 : 44,256.06 = 18,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.57/44,256.06 = 18,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.57x = 44,256.06 × 18,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.57x = 825,008,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,008,193.70/32,070.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.77

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