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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.22, 45,002.27 and 18,465.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.22, 45,002.27 and 18,465.82 is: 25,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.22 : 45,002.27 = 18,465.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.22/45,002.27 = 18,465.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.22x = 45,002.27 × 18,465.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.22x = 831,003,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,003,817.41/32,610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,482.93

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