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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.17, 45,089.74 and 18,334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.17, 45,089.74 and 18,334.26 is: 25,300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.17 : 45,089.74 = 18,334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.17/45,089.74 = 18,334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.17x = 45,089.74 × 18,334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.17x = 826,687,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,687,016.49/32,674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.93

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