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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.66, 45,133.83 and 18,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.66, 45,133.83 and 18,560.28 is: 25,612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.66 : 45,133.83 = 18,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.66/45,133.83 = 18,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.66x = 45,133.83 × 18,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.66x = 837,696,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,696,522.27/32,706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,612.41

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