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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,698.36, 45,121.14 and 18,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,698.36, 45,121.14 and 18,553.48 is: 25,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,698.36 : 45,121.14 = 18,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,698.36/45,121.14 = 18,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,698.36x = 45,121.14 × 18,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,698.36x = 837,154,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,154,168.57/32,698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,602.33

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