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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.29, 45,007.84 and 18,468.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.29, 45,007.84 and 18,468.17 is: 25,485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.29 : 45,007.84 = 18,468.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.29/45,007.84 = 18,468.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.29x = 45,007.84 × 18,468.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.29x = 831,212,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,212,123.07/32,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.36

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