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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.19, 45,008.24 and 18,467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.19, 45,008.24 and 18,467.73 is: 25,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.19 : 45,008.24 = 18,467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.19/45,008.24 = 18,467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.19x = 45,008.24 × 18,467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.19x = 831,199,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,199,931.76/32,615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.06

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