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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,667.39, 45,078.27 and 18,325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,667.39, 45,078.27 and 18,325.23 is: 25,287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,667.39 : 45,078.27 = 18,325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,667.39/45,078.27 = 18,325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,667.39x = 45,078.27 × 18,325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,667.39x = 826,069,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,069,665.75/32,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,287.29

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