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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.68, 45,114.12 and 18,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.68, 45,114.12 and 18,550.08 is: 25,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.68 : 45,114.12 = 18,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.68/45,114.12 = 18,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.68x = 45,114.12 × 18,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.68x = 836,870,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,870,535.13/32,692.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.10

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