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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.14, 45,056.61 and 18,502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.14, 45,056.61 and 18,502.68 is: 25,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.14 : 45,056.61 = 18,502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.14/45,056.61 = 18,502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.14x = 45,056.61 × 18,502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.14x = 833,668,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,668,036.71/32,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.37

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