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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.91, 45,008.70 and 18,468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.91, 45,008.70 and 18,468.79 is: 25,486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.91 : 45,008.70 = 18,468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.91/45,008.70 = 18,468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.91x = 45,008.70 × 18,468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.91x = 831,256,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,256,046.69/32,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,486.21

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