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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,691.64, 45,122.52 and 18,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,691.64, 45,122.52 and 18,553 is: 25,607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,691.64 : 45,122.52 = 18,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,691.64/45,122.52 = 18,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,691.64x = 45,122.52 × 18,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,691.64x = 837,158,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,158,113.56/32,691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.71

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