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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,689.29, 45,108.57 and 18,543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,689.29, 45,108.57 and 18,543.45 is: 25,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,689.29 : 45,108.57 = 18,543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,689.29/45,108.57 = 18,543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,689.29x = 45,108.57 × 18,543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,689.29x = 836,468,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,468,512.37/32,689.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,588.46

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