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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.80, 45,073.12 and 18,514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.80, 45,073.12 and 18,514.88 is: 25,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.80 : 45,073.12 = 18,514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.80/45,073.12 = 18,514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.80x = 45,073.12 × 18,514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.80x = 834,523,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,523,408.03/32,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,551.22

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