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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.96, 45,009.37 and 18,275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.96, 45,009.37 and 18,275.86 is: 25,221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.96 : 45,009.37 = 18,275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.96/45,009.37 = 18,275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.96x = 45,009.37 × 18,275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.96x = 822,584,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,584,719.76/32,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.09

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