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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.61, 45,411.14 and 18,569.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.61, 45,411.14 and 18,569.49 is: 25,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.61 : 45,411.14 = 18,569.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.61/45,411.14 = 18,569.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.61x = 45,411.14 × 18,569.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.61x = 843,261,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,261,710.12/32,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.91

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