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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.23, 45,090.90 and 18,335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.23, 45,090.90 and 18,335.16 is: 25,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.23 : 45,090.90 = 18,335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.23/45,090.90 = 18,335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.23x = 45,090.90 × 18,335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.23x = 826,748,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,748,866.04/32,677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.46

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