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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.54, 45,059.76 and 18,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.54, 45,059.76 and 18,505.44 is: 25,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.54 : 45,059.76 = 18,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.54/45,059.76 = 18,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.54x = 45,059.76 × 18,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.54x = 833,850,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,850,685.09/32,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.08

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