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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,618.49, 45,011.36 and 18,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,618.49, 45,011.36 and 18,275.82 is: 25,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,618.49 : 45,011.36 = 18,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,618.49/45,011.36 = 18,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,618.49x = 45,011.36 × 18,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,618.49x = 822,619,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,619,513.32/32,618.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,219.42

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