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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.34, 45,003.04 and 18,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.34, 45,003.04 and 18,270.32 is: 25,214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.34 : 45,003.04 = 18,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.34/45,003.04 = 18,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.34x = 45,003.04 × 18,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.34x = 822,219,941.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,219,941.77/32,609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.25

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