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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,662.86, 45,073.11 and 18,515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,662.86, 45,073.11 and 18,515.34 is: 25,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,662.86 : 45,073.11 = 18,515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,662.86/45,073.11 = 18,515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,662.86x = 45,073.11 × 18,515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,662.86x = 834,543,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,543,956.51/32,662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,550.24

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