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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.64, 45,082.74 and 18,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.64, 45,082.74 and 18,522.18 is: 25,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.64 : 45,082.74 = 18,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.64/45,082.74 = 18,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.64x = 45,082.74 × 18,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.64x = 835,030,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,030,625.17/32,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,559.84

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