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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.12, 45,410.45 and 18,568.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.12, 45,410.45 and 18,568.99 is: 25,625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.12 : 45,410.45 = 18,568.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.12/45,410.45 = 18,568.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.12x = 45,410.45 × 18,568.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.12x = 843,226,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,226,191.95/32,906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.21

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