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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.14, 45,016.96 and 18,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.14, 45,016.96 and 18,476.32 is: 25,501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.14 : 45,016.96 = 18,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.14/45,016.96 = 18,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.14x = 45,016.96 × 18,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.14x = 831,747,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,747,758.39/32,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.89

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