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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.37, 45,012.13 and 18,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.37, 45,012.13 and 18,277.23 is: 25,222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.37 : 45,012.13 = 18,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.37/45,012.13 = 18,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.37x = 45,012.13 × 18,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.37x = 822,696,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,696,827.74/32,617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.66

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