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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.33, 45,060.75 and 18,504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.33, 45,060.75 and 18,504.87 is: 25,537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.33 : 45,060.75 = 18,504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.33/45,060.75 = 18,504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.33x = 45,060.75 × 18,504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.33x = 833,843,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,843,320.85/32,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.02

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