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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,618.86, 45,014.01 and 18,474.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,618.86, 45,014.01 and 18,474.43 is: 25,494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,618.86 : 45,014.01 = 18,474.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,618.86/45,014.01 = 18,474.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,618.86x = 45,014.01 × 18,474.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,618.86x = 831,608,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,608,176.76/32,618.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,494.71

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