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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.63, 44,535.74 and 18,123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.63, 44,535.74 and 18,123.48 is: 25,011.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.63 : 44,535.74 = 18,123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.63/44,535.74 = 18,123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.63x = 44,535.74 × 18,123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.63x = 807,142,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,142,502.56/32,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.68

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