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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.16, 45,360.77 and 18,529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.16, 45,360.77 and 18,529.53 is: 25,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.16 : 45,360.77 = 18,529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.16/45,360.77 = 18,529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.16x = 45,360.77 × 18,529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.16x = 840,513,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,513,711.76/32,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.50

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