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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,662.96, 45,075.35 and 18,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,662.96, 45,075.35 and 18,325.96 is: 25,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,662.96 : 45,075.35 = 18,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,662.96/45,075.35 = 18,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,662.96x = 45,075.35 × 18,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,662.96x = 826,048,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,048,994.21/32,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,290.09

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