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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.62, 45,095.23 and 18,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.62, 45,095.23 and 18,337.49 is: 25,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.62 : 45,095.23 = 18,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.62/45,095.23 = 18,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.62x = 45,095.23 × 18,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.62x = 826,933,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,933,295.73/32,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.25

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