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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.96, 45,077.67 and 18,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.96, 45,077.67 and 18,324.80 is: 25,286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.96 : 45,077.67 = 18,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.96/45,077.67 = 18,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.96x = 45,077.67 × 18,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.96x = 826,039,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,039,061.83/32,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.69

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