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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.30, 45,055.92 and 18,502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.30, 45,055.92 and 18,502.84 is: 25,533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.30 : 45,055.92 = 18,502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.30/45,055.92 = 18,502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.30x = 45,055.92 × 18,502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.30x = 833,662,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,662,478.81/32,650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.07

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