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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.22, 45,011.94 and 18,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.22, 45,011.94 and 18,472.82 is: 25,492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.22 : 45,011.94 = 18,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.22/45,011.94 = 18,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.22x = 45,011.94 × 18,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.22x = 831,497,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,497,465.47/32,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,492.59

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