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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.27, 45,017.16 and 18,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.27, 45,017.16 and 18,280.32 is: 25,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.27 : 45,017.16 = 18,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.27/45,017.16 = 18,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.27x = 45,017.16 × 18,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.27x = 822,928,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,928,090.29/32,622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.96

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