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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.81, 45,411.40 and 18,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.81, 45,411.40 and 18,569.68 is: 25,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.81 : 45,411.40 = 18,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.81/45,411.40 = 18,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.81x = 45,411.40 × 18,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.81x = 843,275,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,275,166.35/32,906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,626.16

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