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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.67, 45,469.89 and 18,610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.67, 45,469.89 and 18,610.26 is: 25,680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.67 : 45,469.89 = 18,610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.67/45,469.89 = 18,610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.67x = 45,469.89 × 18,610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.67x = 846,206,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,206,475.07/32,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,680.23

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