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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.96, 45,006.06 and 18,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.96, 45,006.06 and 18,468.56 is: 25,486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.96 : 45,006.06 = 18,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.96/45,006.06 = 18,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.96x = 45,006.06 × 18,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.96x = 831,197,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,197,119.47/32,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,486.71

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