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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,620.32, 45,014.54 and 18,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,620.32, 45,014.54 and 18,473.27 is: 25,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,620.32 : 45,014.54 = 18,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,620.32/45,014.54 = 18,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,620.32x = 45,014.54 × 18,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,620.32x = 831,565,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,565,433.91/32,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,492.25

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