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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.20, 44,524.80 and 18,120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.20, 44,524.80 and 18,120.48 is: 25,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.20 : 44,524.80 = 18,120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.20/44,524.80 = 18,120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.20x = 44,524.80 × 18,120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.20x = 806,810,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,810,747.90/32,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,007.15

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