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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.96, 44,534.76 and 18,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.96, 44,534.76 and 18,124.04 is: 25,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.96 : 44,534.76 = 18,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.96/44,534.76 = 18,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.96x = 44,534.76 × 18,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.96x = 807,149,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,149,771.63/32,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.64

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