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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.41, 45,396.14 and 18,555.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.41, 45,396.14 and 18,555.91 is: 25,607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.41 : 45,396.14 = 18,555.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.41/45,396.14 = 18,555.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.41x = 45,396.14 × 18,555.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.41x = 842,366,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,366,481.92/32,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.42

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