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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.45, 45,085.27 and 18,330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.45, 45,085.27 and 18,330.29 is: 25,294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.45 : 45,085.27 = 18,330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.45/45,085.27 = 18,330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.45x = 45,085.27 × 18,330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.45x = 826,426,073.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,426,073.83/32,672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.28

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