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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.72, 45,001.58 and 18,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.72, 45,001.58 and 18,465.32 is: 25,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.72 : 45,001.58 = 18,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.72/45,001.58 = 18,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.72x = 45,001.58 × 18,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.72x = 830,968,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,968,257.87/32,609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,482.23

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