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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.74, 45,409.93 and 18,568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.74, 45,409.93 and 18,568.61 is: 25,624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.74 : 45,409.93 = 18,568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.74/45,409.93 = 18,568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.74x = 45,409.93 × 18,568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.74x = 843,199,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,199,280.30/32,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,624.69

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