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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.37, 45,061.52 and 18,505.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.37, 45,061.52 and 18,505.13 is: 25,538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.37 : 45,061.52 = 18,505.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.37/45,061.52 = 18,505.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.37x = 45,061.52 × 18,505.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.37x = 833,868,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,868,967.76/32,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.56

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