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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.33, 45,063.57 and 18,509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.33, 45,063.57 and 18,509.59 is: 25,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.33 : 45,063.57 = 18,509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.33/45,063.57 = 18,509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.33x = 45,063.57 × 18,509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.33x = 834,108,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,108,204.64/32,647.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.05

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