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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.63, 45,408.34 and 18,564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.63, 45,408.34 and 18,564.44 is: 25,618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.63 : 45,408.34 = 18,564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.63/45,408.34 = 18,564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.63x = 45,408.34 × 18,564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.63x = 842,980,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,980,243.50/32,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,618.90

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