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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.33, 45,057.06 and 18,312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.33, 45,057.06 and 18,312.74 is: 25,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.33 : 45,057.06 = 18,312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.33/45,057.06 = 18,312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.33x = 45,057.06 × 18,312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.33x = 825,118,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,118,224.94/32,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.81

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