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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.94, 44,534.07 and 18,123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.94, 44,534.07 and 18,123.93 is: 25,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.94 : 44,534.07 = 18,123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.94/44,534.07 = 18,123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.94x = 44,534.07 × 18,123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.94x = 807,132,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,132,367.30/32,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.12

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