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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.62, 45,012.49 and 18,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.62, 45,012.49 and 18,277.48 is: 25,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.62 : 45,012.49 = 18,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.62/45,012.49 = 18,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.62x = 45,012.49 × 18,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.62x = 822,714,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,714,896.30/32,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.02

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