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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.56, 45,003.68 and 18,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.56, 45,003.68 and 18,464.52 is: 25,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.56 : 45,003.68 = 18,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.56/45,003.68 = 18,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.56x = 45,003.68 × 18,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.56x = 830,971,349.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,971,349.43/32,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,482.45

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