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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,695.68, 45,118.71 and 18,548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,695.68, 45,118.71 and 18,548.22 is: 25,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,695.68 : 45,118.71 = 18,548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,695.68/45,118.71 = 18,548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,695.68x = 45,118.71 × 18,548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,695.68x = 836,871,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,871,759.20/32,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,595.79

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