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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.92, 45,071.66 and 18,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.92, 45,071.66 and 18,512.28 is: 25,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.92 : 45,071.66 = 18,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.92/45,071.66 = 18,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.92x = 45,071.66 × 18,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.92x = 834,379,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,379,189.98/32,659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.50

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