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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.68, 45,117.33 and 18,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.68, 45,117.33 and 18,547.22 is: 25,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.68 : 45,117.33 = 18,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.68/45,117.33 = 18,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.68x = 45,117.33 × 18,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.68x = 836,801,045.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,801,045.32/32,694.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,594.41

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