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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.16, 45,080.70 and 18,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.16, 45,080.70 and 18,521.96 is: 25,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.16 : 45,080.70 = 18,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.16/45,080.70 = 18,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.16x = 45,080.70 × 18,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.16x = 834,982,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,982,922.17/32,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.53

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