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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,678.56, 45,097.30 and 18,339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,678.56, 45,097.30 and 18,339.27 is: 25,308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,678.56 : 45,097.30 = 18,339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,678.56/45,097.30 = 18,339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,678.56x = 45,097.30 × 18,339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,678.56x = 827,051,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,051,335.48/32,678.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,308.69

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