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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.79, 44,533.52 and 18,123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.79, 44,533.52 and 18,123.63 is: 25,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.79 : 44,533.52 = 18,123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.79/44,533.52 = 18,123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.79x = 44,533.52 × 18,123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.79x = 807,108,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,108,948.46/32,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.51

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