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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.29, 45,011.85 and 18,470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.29, 45,011.85 and 18,470.13 is: 25,488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.29 : 45,011.85 = 18,470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.29/45,011.85 = 18,470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.29x = 45,011.85 × 18,470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.29x = 831,374,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,374,495.98/32,617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,488.77

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