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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.98, 45,008.82 and 18,470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.98, 45,008.82 and 18,470.58 is: 25,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.98 : 45,008.82 = 18,470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.98/45,008.82 = 18,470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.98x = 45,008.82 × 18,470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.98x = 831,339,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,339,010.52/32,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,489.48

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