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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,814.49, 45,283.45 and 18,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,814.49, 45,283.45 and 18,278.50 is: 25,224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,814.49 : 45,283.45 = 18,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,814.49/45,283.45 = 18,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,814.49x = 45,283.45 × 18,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,814.49x = 827,713,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,713,540.83/32,814.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.03

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