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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.91, 45,398.21 and 18,557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.91, 45,398.21 and 18,557.42 is: 25,609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.91 : 45,398.21 = 18,557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.91/45,398.21 = 18,557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.91x = 45,398.21 × 18,557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.91x = 842,473,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,473,330.44/32,896.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.50

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