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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.40, 44,534.88 and 18,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.40, 44,534.88 and 18,127.68 is: 25,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.40 : 44,534.88 = 18,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.40/44,534.88 = 18,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.40x = 44,534.88 × 18,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.40x = 807,314,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,314,053.48/32,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,017.17

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