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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.43, 45,114.23 and 18,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.43, 45,114.23 and 18,544.97 is: 25,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.43 : 45,114.23 = 18,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.43/45,114.23 = 18,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.43x = 45,114.23 × 18,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.43x = 836,641,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,641,949.20/32,692.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,591.31

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