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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,618.22, 45,013.32 and 18,473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,618.22, 45,013.32 and 18,473.82 is: 25,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,618.22 : 45,013.32 = 18,473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,618.22/45,013.32 = 18,473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,618.22x = 45,013.32 × 18,473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,618.22x = 831,567,971.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,567,971.28/32,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.97

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