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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.44, 44,807.09 and 18,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.44, 44,807.09 and 18,131.62 is: 25,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.44 : 44,807.09 = 18,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.44/44,807.09 = 18,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.44x = 44,807.09 × 18,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.44x = 812,425,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,425,129.19/32,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.45

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