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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.52, 45,009.15 and 18,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.52, 45,009.15 and 18,274.96 is: 25,220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.52 : 45,009.15 = 18,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.52/45,009.15 = 18,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.52x = 45,009.15 × 18,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.52x = 822,540,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,540,190.84/32,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.06

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