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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.83, 45,064.26 and 18,510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.83, 45,064.26 and 18,510.09 is: 25,549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.83 : 45,064.26 = 18,510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.83/45,064.26 = 18,510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.83x = 45,064.26 × 18,510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.83x = 834,143,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,143,508.38/32,647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.74

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