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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.40, 45,084.78 and 18,522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.40, 45,084.78 and 18,522.84 is: 25,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.40 : 45,084.78 = 18,522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.40/45,084.78 = 18,522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.40x = 45,084.78 × 18,522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.40x = 835,098,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,098,166.38/32,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.09

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