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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.04, 44,529.12 and 18,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.04, 44,529.12 and 18,120 is: 25,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.04 : 44,529.12 = 18,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.04/44,529.12 = 18,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.04x = 44,529.12 × 18,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.04x = 806,867,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,867,654.40/32,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.94

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