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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.47, 44,528.40 and 18,120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.47, 44,528.40 and 18,120.58 is: 25,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.47 : 44,528.40 = 18,120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.47/44,528.40 = 18,120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.47x = 44,528.40 × 18,120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.47x = 806,880,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,880,323.15/32,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.68

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