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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.16, 45,051.15 and 18,110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.16, 45,051.15 and 18,110.17 is: 24,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.16 : 45,051.15 = 18,110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.16/45,051.15 = 18,110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.16x = 45,051.15 × 18,110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.16x = 815,883,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,883,985.20/32,646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.73

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