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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.29, 45,070.74 and 18,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.29, 45,070.74 and 18,514.26 is: 25,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.29 : 45,070.74 = 18,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.29/45,070.74 = 18,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.29x = 45,070.74 × 18,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.29x = 834,451,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,451,398.75/32,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.20

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