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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.06, 44,808.22 and 18,130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.06, 44,808.22 and 18,130.12 is: 25,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.06 : 44,808.22 = 18,130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.06/44,808.22 = 18,130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.06x = 44,808.22 × 18,130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.06x = 812,378,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,378,405.59/32,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.31

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