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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.07, 45,534.26 and 18,655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.07, 45,534.26 and 18,655.32 is: 25,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.07 : 45,534.26 = 18,655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.07/45,534.26 = 18,655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.07x = 45,534.26 × 18,655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.07x = 849,456,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,456,237.90/32,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,744.95

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