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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.08, 45,056.71 and 18,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.08, 45,056.71 and 18,312.49 is: 25,269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.08 : 45,056.71 = 18,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.08/45,056.71 = 18,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.08x = 45,056.71 × 18,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.08x = 825,100,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,100,551.31/32,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.46

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