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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.79, 44,530.43 and 18,120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.79, 44,530.43 and 18,120.33 is: 25,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.79 : 44,530.43 = 18,120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.79/44,530.43 = 18,120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.79x = 44,530.43 × 18,120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.79x = 806,905,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,905,996.04/32,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.55

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