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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.99, 45,022.30 and 18,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.99, 45,022.30 and 18,284.06 is: 25,231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.99 : 45,022.30 = 18,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.99/45,022.30 = 18,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.99x = 45,022.30 × 18,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.99x = 823,190,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,190,501.38/32,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.13

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