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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,676.45, 45,093.27 and 18,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,676.45, 45,093.27 and 18,140.48 is: 25,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,676.45 : 45,093.27 = 18,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,676.45/45,093.27 = 18,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,676.45x = 45,093.27 × 18,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,676.45x = 818,013,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,013,562.57/32,676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.73

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