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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,691.29, 45,114.86 and 18,546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,691.29, 45,114.86 and 18,546.26 is: 25,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,691.29 : 45,114.86 = 18,546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,691.29/45,114.86 = 18,546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,691.29x = 45,114.86 × 18,546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,691.29x = 836,711,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,711,830.69/32,691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,594.34

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