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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.37, 45,410.79 and 18,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.37, 45,410.79 and 18,569.24 is: 25,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.37 : 45,410.79 = 18,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.37/45,410.79 = 18,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.37x = 45,410.79 × 18,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.37x = 843,243,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,243,870.97/32,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.55

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