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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.17, 45,084.23 and 18,330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.17, 45,084.23 and 18,330.26 is: 25,295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.17 : 45,084.23 = 18,330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.17/45,084.23 = 18,330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.17x = 45,084.23 × 18,330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.17x = 826,405,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,405,657.80/32,670.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.42

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