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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,693.68, 45,115.95 and 18,546.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,693.68, 45,115.95 and 18,546.22 is: 25,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,693.68 : 45,115.95 = 18,546.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,693.68/45,115.95 = 18,546.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,693.68x = 45,115.95 × 18,546.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,693.68x = 836,730,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,730,334.21/32,693.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.03

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