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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.16, 45,082.08 and 18,522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.16, 45,082.08 and 18,522.96 is: 25,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.16 : 45,082.08 = 18,522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.16/45,082.08 = 18,522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.16x = 45,082.08 × 18,522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.16x = 835,053,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,053,564.56/32,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,560.91

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