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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.27, 45,122.18 and 18,551.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.27, 45,122.18 and 18,551.67 is: 25,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.27 : 45,122.18 = 18,551.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.27/45,122.18 = 18,551.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.27x = 45,122.18 × 18,551.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.27x = 837,091,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,091,700.28/32,694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.62

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