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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.06, 45,134.49 and 18,559.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.06, 45,134.49 and 18,559.06 is: 25,610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.06 : 45,134.49 = 18,559.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.06/45,134.49 = 18,559.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.06x = 45,134.49 × 18,559.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.06x = 837,653,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,653,707.98/32,707.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.79

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