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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.22, 45,014.70 and 18,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.22, 45,014.70 and 18,474.82 is: 25,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.22 : 45,014.70 = 18,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.22/45,014.70 = 18,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.22x = 45,014.70 × 18,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.22x = 831,638,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,638,479.85/32,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.35

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