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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.52, 45,121.14 and 18,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.52, 45,121.14 and 18,550.92 is: 25,602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.52 : 45,121.14 = 18,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.52/45,121.14 = 18,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.52x = 45,121.14 × 18,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.52x = 837,038,658.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,038,658.45/32,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.59

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