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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.71, 45,011.78 and 18,277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.71, 45,011.78 and 18,277.61 is: 25,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.71 : 45,011.78 = 18,277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.71/45,011.78 = 18,277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.71x = 45,011.78 × 18,277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.71x = 822,707,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,707,760.25/32,616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.51

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