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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.58, 45,479.10 and 18,616.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.58, 45,479.10 and 18,616.15 is: 25,690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.58 : 45,479.10 = 18,616.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.58/45,479.10 = 18,616.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.58x = 45,479.10 × 18,616.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.58x = 846,645,747.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,645,747.47/32,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,690.51

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