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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.04, 45,066.84 and 18,513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.04, 45,066.84 and 18,513.20 is: 25,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.04 : 45,066.84 = 18,513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.04/45,066.84 = 18,513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.04x = 45,066.84 × 18,513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.04x = 834,331,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,331,422.29/32,659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.72

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