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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.65, 45,007.95 and 18,274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.65, 45,007.95 and 18,274.08 is: 25,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.65 : 45,007.95 = 18,274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.65/45,007.95 = 18,274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.65x = 45,007.95 × 18,274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.65x = 822,478,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,478,878.94/32,613.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,218.85

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