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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.82, 45,403.35 and 18,565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.82, 45,403.35 and 18,565.98 is: 25,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.82 : 45,403.35 = 18,565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.82/45,403.35 = 18,565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.82x = 45,403.35 × 18,565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.82x = 842,957,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,957,688.03/32,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.40

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