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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.49, 45,012.71 and 18,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.49, 45,012.71 and 18,473.27 is: 25,493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.49 : 45,012.71 = 18,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.49/45,012.71 = 18,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.49x = 45,012.71 × 18,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.49x = 831,531,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,531,766.38/32,617.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.44

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