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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.50, 45,277.21 and 18,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.50, 45,277.21 and 18,473.27 is: 25,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.50 : 45,277.21 = 18,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.50/45,277.21 = 18,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.50x = 45,277.21 × 18,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.50x = 836,417,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,417,852.61/32,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.94

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