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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.44, 45,094.38 and 18,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.44, 45,094.38 and 18,523.28 is: 25,564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.44 : 45,094.38 = 18,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.44/45,094.38 = 18,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.44x = 45,094.38 × 18,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.44x = 835,295,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,295,827.17/32,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.98

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