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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,645.13, 45,052.10 and 18,502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,645.13, 45,052.10 and 18,502.53 is: 25,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,645.13 : 45,052.10 = 18,502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,645.13/45,052.10 = 18,502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,645.13x = 45,052.10 × 18,502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,645.13x = 833,577,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,577,831.81/32,645.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.52

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