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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.83, 45,058.68 and 18,503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.83, 45,058.68 and 18,503.37 is: 25,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.83 : 45,058.68 = 18,503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.83/45,058.68 = 18,503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.83x = 45,058.68 × 18,503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.83x = 833,737,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,737,427.75/32,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.95

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