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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.46, 45,082.17 and 18,523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.46, 45,082.17 and 18,523.26 is: 25,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.46 : 45,082.17 = 18,523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.46/45,082.17 = 18,523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.46x = 45,082.17 × 18,523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.46x = 835,068,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,068,756.27/32,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.14

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