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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.96, 45,060.23 and 18,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.96, 45,060.23 and 18,504.50 is: 25,536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.96 : 45,060.23 = 18,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.96/45,060.23 = 18,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.96x = 45,060.23 × 18,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.96x = 833,816,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,816,847.00/32,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.51

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