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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.17, 45,023.74 and 18,479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.17, 45,023.74 and 18,479.71 is: 25,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.17 : 45,023.74 = 18,479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.17/45,023.74 = 18,479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.17x = 45,023.74 × 18,479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.17x = 832,025,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,025,658.32/32,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.01

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