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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,827.53, 45,301.21 and 18,291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,827.53, 45,301.21 and 18,291.61 is: 25,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,827.53 : 45,301.21 = 18,291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,827.53/45,301.21 = 18,291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,827.53x = 45,301.21 × 18,291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,827.53x = 828,632,065.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,632,065.85/32,827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.99

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