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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.33, 45,070.47 and 18,514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.33, 45,070.47 and 18,514.59 is: 25,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.33 : 45,070.47 = 18,514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.33/45,070.47 = 18,514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.33x = 45,070.47 × 18,514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.33x = 834,461,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,461,273.16/32,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,555.95

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