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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,696.96, 45,124.08 and 18,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,696.96, 45,124.08 and 18,553.28 is: 25,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,696.96 : 45,124.08 = 18,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,696.96/45,124.08 = 18,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,696.96x = 45,124.08 × 18,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,696.96x = 837,199,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,199,690.98/32,696.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.82

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