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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.82, 45,094.63 and 18,532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.82, 45,094.63 and 18,532.06 is: 25,580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.82 : 45,094.63 = 18,532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.82/45,094.63 = 18,532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.82x = 45,094.63 × 18,532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.82x = 835,696,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,696,388.84/32,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.07

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