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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.54, 45,009.55 and 18,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.54, 45,009.55 and 18,469.41 is: 25,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.54 : 45,009.55 = 18,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.54/45,009.55 = 18,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.54x = 45,009.55 × 18,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.54x = 831,299,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,299,832.87/32,616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,487.06

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