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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.32, 45,079.74 and 18,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.32, 45,079.74 and 18,523.44 is: 25,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.32 : 45,079.74 = 18,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.32/45,079.74 = 18,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.32x = 45,079.74 × 18,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.32x = 835,031,859.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,031,859.11/32,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.91

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