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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.06, 45,133.11 and 18,558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.06, 45,133.11 and 18,558.06 is: 25,609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.06 : 45,133.11 = 18,558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.06/45,133.11 = 18,558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.06x = 45,133.11 × 18,558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.06x = 837,582,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,582,963.37/32,706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.41

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