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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.66, 45,083.54 and 18,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.66, 45,083.54 and 18,329.76 is: 25,294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.66 : 45,083.54 = 18,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.66/45,083.54 = 18,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.66x = 45,083.54 × 18,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.66x = 826,370,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,370,513.97/32,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.74

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