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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.70, 45,009.20 and 18,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.70, 45,009.20 and 18,467.54 is: 25,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.70 : 45,009.20 = 18,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.70/45,009.20 = 18,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.70x = 45,009.20 × 18,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.70x = 831,208,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,208,883.98/32,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,485.72

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