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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.16, 45,126.24 and 18,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.16, 45,126.24 and 18,554.78 is: 25,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.16 : 45,126.24 = 18,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.16/45,126.24 = 18,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.16x = 45,126.24 × 18,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.16x = 837,307,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,307,455.43/32,701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.82

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