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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.06, 45,097.99 and 18,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.06, 45,097.99 and 18,339.77 is: 25,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.06 : 45,097.99 = 18,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.06/45,097.99 = 18,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.06x = 45,097.99 × 18,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.06x = 827,086,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,086,538.57/32,679.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,309.38

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