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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,817.96, 45,284.22 and 18,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,817.96, 45,284.22 and 18,669.24 is: 25,760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,817.96 : 45,284.22 = 18,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,817.96/45,284.22 = 18,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,817.96x = 45,284.22 × 18,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,817.96x = 845,421,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,421,971.39/32,817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,760.95

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