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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.75, 45,029.43 and 18,290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.75, 45,029.43 and 18,290.03 is: 25,242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.75 : 45,029.43 = 18,290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.75/45,029.43 = 18,290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.75x = 45,029.43 × 18,290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.75x = 823,589,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,589,400.44/32,627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.00

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