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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.92, 45,070.28 and 18,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.92, 45,070.28 and 18,511.28 is: 25,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.92 : 45,070.28 = 18,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.92/45,070.28 = 18,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.92x = 45,070.28 × 18,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.92x = 834,308,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,308,572.76/32,658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.12

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