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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.74, 45,008.88 and 18,274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.74, 45,008.88 and 18,274.41 is: 25,218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.74 : 45,008.88 = 18,274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.74/45,008.88 = 18,274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.74x = 45,008.88 × 18,274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.74x = 822,510,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,510,726.76/32,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,218.99

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