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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.67, 45,012.38 and 18,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.67, 45,012.38 and 18,473.24 is: 25,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.67 : 45,012.38 = 18,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.67/45,012.38 = 18,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.67x = 45,012.38 × 18,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.67x = 831,524,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,524,553.51/32,617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.07

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