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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.32, 45,081.12 and 18,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.32, 45,081.12 and 18,524.44 is: 25,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.32 : 45,081.12 = 18,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.32/45,081.12 = 18,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.32x = 45,081.12 × 18,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.32x = 835,102,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,102,502.57/32,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.29

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