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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.49, 45,280.69 and 18,276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.49, 45,280.69 and 18,276.50 is: 25,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.49 : 45,280.69 = 18,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.49/45,280.69 = 18,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.49x = 45,280.69 × 18,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.49x = 827,572,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,572,598.30/32,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.27

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