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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,690.07, 45,112.01 and 18,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,690.07, 45,112.01 and 18,543.02 is: 25,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,690.07 : 45,112.01 = 18,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,690.07/45,112.01 = 18,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,690.07x = 45,112.01 × 18,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,690.07x = 836,512,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,512,585.40/32,690.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,589.20

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