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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.11, 45,521.17 and 18,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.11, 45,521.17 and 18,652.56 is: 25,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.11 : 45,521.17 = 18,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.11/45,521.17 = 18,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.11x = 45,521.17 × 18,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.11x = 849,086,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,086,354.70/32,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.48

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