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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.74, 45,408.55 and 18,567.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.74, 45,408.55 and 18,567.61 is: 25,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.74 : 45,408.55 = 18,567.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.74/45,408.55 = 18,567.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.74x = 45,408.55 × 18,567.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.74x = 843,128,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,128,247.07/32,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.31

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