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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,886.11, 45,385.52 and 18,545.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,886.11, 45,385.52 and 18,545.19 is: 25,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,886.11 : 45,385.52 = 18,545.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,886.11/45,385.52 = 18,545.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,886.11x = 45,385.52 × 18,545.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,886.11x = 841,682,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,682,998.92/32,886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.88

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