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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,697.96, 45,125.46 and 18,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,697.96, 45,125.46 and 18,554.28 is: 25,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,697.96 : 45,125.46 = 18,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,697.96/45,125.46 = 18,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,697.96x = 45,125.46 × 18,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,697.96x = 837,270,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,270,419.97/32,697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.20

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