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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.14, 45,014.19 and 18,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.14, 45,014.19 and 18,474.32 is: 25,499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.14 : 45,014.19 = 18,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.14/45,014.19 = 18,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.14x = 45,014.19 × 18,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.14x = 831,606,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,606,550.60/32,613.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,499.13

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