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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.16, 45,080.24 and 18,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.16, 45,080.24 and 18,325.68 is: 25,287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.16 : 45,080.24 = 18,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.16/45,080.24 = 18,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.16x = 45,080.24 × 18,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.16x = 826,125,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,125,960.93/32,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,287.64

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