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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.83, 45,060.06 and 18,504.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.83, 45,060.06 and 18,504.37 is: 25,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.83 : 45,060.06 = 18,504.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.83/45,060.06 = 18,504.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.83x = 45,060.06 × 18,504.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.83x = 833,808,022.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,808,022.46/32,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.33

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