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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.69, 45,416.74 and 18,573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.69, 45,416.74 and 18,573.55 is: 25,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.69 : 45,416.74 = 18,573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.69/45,416.74 = 18,573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.69x = 45,416.74 × 18,573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.69x = 843,550,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,550,091.23/32,910.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,631.49

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