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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.86, 45,028.23 and 18,289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.86, 45,028.23 and 18,289.13 is: 25,240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.86 : 45,028.23 = 18,289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.86/45,028.23 = 18,289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.86x = 45,028.23 × 18,289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.86x = 823,527,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,527,152.14/32,626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,240.77

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