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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,898.06, 45,396.54 and 18,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,898.06, 45,396.54 and 18,557.10 is: 25,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,898.06 : 45,396.54 = 18,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,898.06/45,396.54 = 18,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,898.06x = 45,396.54 × 18,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,898.06x = 842,428,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,428,132.43/32,898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.23

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