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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.58, 45,117.15 and 18,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.58, 45,117.15 and 18,550.09 is: 25,598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.58 : 45,117.15 = 18,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.58/45,117.15 = 18,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.58x = 45,117.15 × 18,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.58x = 836,927,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,927,193.04/32,694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.35

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