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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.07, 45,057.96 and 18,502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.07, 45,057.96 and 18,502.79 is: 25,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.07 : 45,057.96 = 18,502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.07/45,057.96 = 18,502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.07x = 45,057.96 × 18,502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.07x = 833,697,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,697,746.42/32,650.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.34

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