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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,662.06, 45,072.36 and 18,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,662.06, 45,072.36 and 18,514.60 is: 25,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,662.06 : 45,072.36 = 18,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,662.06/45,072.36 = 18,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,662.06x = 45,072.36 × 18,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,662.06x = 834,496,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,496,491.09/32,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.42

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