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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.16, 45,011.40 and 18,276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.16, 45,011.40 and 18,276.58 is: 25,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.16 : 45,011.40 = 18,276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.16/45,011.40 = 18,276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.16x = 45,011.40 × 18,276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.16x = 822,654,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,654,453.01/32,616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.30

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