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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.14, 45,052.47 and 18,499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.14, 45,052.47 and 18,499.68 is: 25,529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.14 : 45,052.47 = 18,499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.14/45,052.47 = 18,499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.14x = 45,052.47 × 18,499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.14x = 833,456,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,456,278.21/32,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.23

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