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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.47, 45,002.61 and 18,466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.47, 45,002.61 and 18,466.07 is: 25,483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.47 : 45,002.61 = 18,466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.47/45,002.61 = 18,466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.47x = 45,002.61 × 18,466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.47x = 831,021,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,021,121.43/32,610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,483.27

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