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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.91, 45,024.16 and 18,286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.91, 45,024.16 and 18,286.18 is: 25,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.91 : 45,024.16 = 18,286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.91/45,024.16 = 18,286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.91x = 45,024.16 × 18,286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.91x = 823,319,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,319,770.12/32,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.69

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