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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.95, 45,114.91 and 18,548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.95, 45,114.91 and 18,548.46 is: 25,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.95 : 45,114.91 = 18,548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.95/45,114.91 = 18,548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.95x = 45,114.91 × 18,548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.95x = 836,812,057.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,812,057.17/32,692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,596.10

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