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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.64, 45,345.12 and 18,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.64, 45,345.12 and 18,524.24 is: 25,557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.64 : 45,345.12 = 18,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.64/45,345.12 = 18,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.64x = 45,345.12 × 18,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.64x = 839,983,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,983,885.71/32,866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,557.34

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