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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.68, 45,064.26 and 18,506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.68, 45,064.26 and 18,506.44 is: 25,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.68 : 45,064.26 = 18,506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.68/45,064.26 = 18,506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.68x = 45,064.26 × 18,506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.68x = 833,979,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,979,023.83/32,652.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.91

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