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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.23, 45,093.66 and 18,337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.23, 45,093.66 and 18,337.16 is: 25,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.23 : 45,093.66 = 18,337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.23/45,093.66 = 18,337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.23x = 45,093.66 × 18,337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.23x = 826,889,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,889,658.41/32,679.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.22

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