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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,699.49, 45,126.68 and 18,553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,699.49, 45,126.68 and 18,553.65 is: 25,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,699.49 : 45,126.68 = 18,553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,699.49/45,126.68 = 18,553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,699.49x = 45,126.68 × 18,553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,699.49x = 837,264,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,264,626.38/32,699.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.82

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