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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.16, 45,060.49 and 18,315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.16, 45,060.49 and 18,315.17 is: 25,275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.16 : 45,060.49 = 18,315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.16/45,060.49 = 18,315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.16x = 45,060.49 × 18,315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.16x = 825,290,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,290,443.06/32,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,275.22

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