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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.61, 45,426.27 and 18,580.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.61, 45,426.27 and 18,580.46 is: 25,641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.61 : 45,426.27 = 18,580.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.61/45,426.27 = 18,580.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.61x = 45,426.27 × 18,580.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.61x = 844,040,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,040,730.71/32,917.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,641.01

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