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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.15, 45,004.50 and 18,271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.15, 45,004.50 and 18,271.58 is: 25,215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.15 : 45,004.50 = 18,271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.15/45,004.50 = 18,271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.15x = 45,004.50 × 18,271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.15x = 822,303,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,303,230.75/32,611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.41

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