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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.61, 45,408.38 and 18,567.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.61, 45,408.38 and 18,567.49 is: 25,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.61 : 45,408.38 = 18,567.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.61/45,408.38 = 18,567.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.61x = 45,408.38 × 18,567.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.61x = 843,119,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,119,641.57/32,904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.15

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