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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.58, 45,114.39 and 18,548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.58, 45,114.39 and 18,548.09 is: 25,595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.58 : 45,114.39 = 18,548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.58/45,114.39 = 18,548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.58x = 45,114.39 × 18,548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.58x = 836,785,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,785,540.44/32,692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.58

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