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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.16, 45,052.53 and 18,111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.16, 45,052.53 and 18,111.17 is: 24,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.16 : 45,052.53 = 18,111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.16/45,052.53 = 18,111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.16x = 45,052.53 × 18,111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.16x = 815,954,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,954,029.76/32,647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.11

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