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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.97, 45,004.68 and 18,467.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.97, 45,004.68 and 18,467.57 is: 25,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.97 : 45,004.68 = 18,467.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.97/45,004.68 = 18,467.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.97x = 45,004.68 × 18,467.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.97x = 831,126,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,126,853.20/32,611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.34

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