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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.63, 45,076.32 and 18,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.63, 45,076.32 and 18,517.44 is: 25,553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.63 : 45,076.32 = 18,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.63/45,076.32 = 18,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.63x = 45,076.32 × 18,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.63x = 834,698,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,698,051.02/32,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,553.57

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