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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.64, 45,071.67 and 18,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.64, 45,071.67 and 18,514.38 is: 25,549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.64 : 45,071.67 = 18,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.64/45,071.67 = 18,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.64x = 45,071.67 × 18,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.64x = 834,474,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,474,025.61/32,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.84

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