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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.16, 45,460.84 and 18,604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.16, 45,460.84 and 18,604.13 is: 25,671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.16 : 45,460.84 = 18,604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.16/45,460.84 = 18,604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.16x = 45,460.84 × 18,604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.16x = 845,759,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,759,377.27/32,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.73

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