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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.86, 45,070.89 and 18,510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.86, 45,070.89 and 18,510.06 is: 25,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.86 : 45,070.89 = 18,510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.86/45,070.89 = 18,510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.86x = 45,070.89 × 18,510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.86x = 834,264,878.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,264,878.15/32,659.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.04

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