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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.96, 45,012.13 and 18,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.96, 45,012.13 and 18,277.86 is: 25,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.96 : 45,012.13 = 18,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.96/45,012.13 = 18,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.96x = 45,012.13 × 18,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.96x = 822,725,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,725,410.44/32,616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.85

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