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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.36, 45,094.89 and 18,337.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.36, 45,094.89 and 18,337.25 is: 25,303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.36 : 45,094.89 = 18,337.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.36/45,094.89 = 18,337.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.36x = 45,094.89 × 18,337.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.36x = 826,916,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,916,271.65/32,679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.93

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