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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.33, 45,062.19 and 18,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.33, 45,062.19 and 18,508.59 is: 25,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.33 : 45,062.19 = 18,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.33/45,062.19 = 18,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.33x = 45,062.19 × 18,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.33x = 834,037,599.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,037,599.21/32,646.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.67

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