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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.18, 45,330.96 and 18,511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.18, 45,330.96 and 18,511.66 is: 25,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.18 : 45,330.96 = 18,511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.18/45,330.96 = 18,511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.18x = 45,330.96 × 18,511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.18x = 839,151,318.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,151,318.99/32,851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.02

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