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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.87, 45,012.82 and 18,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.87, 45,012.82 and 18,277.73 is: 25,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.87 : 45,012.82 = 18,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.87/45,012.82 = 18,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.87x = 45,012.82 × 18,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.87x = 822,731,945.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,731,945.43/32,617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.35

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