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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.14, 45,027.23 and 18,288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.14, 45,027.23 and 18,288.41 is: 25,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.14 : 45,027.23 = 18,288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.14/45,027.23 = 18,288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.14x = 45,027.23 × 18,288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.14x = 823,476,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,476,218.27/32,626.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.77

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