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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.71, 45,070.99 and 18,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.71, 45,070.99 and 18,514.97 is: 25,556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.71 : 45,070.99 = 18,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.71/45,070.99 = 18,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.71x = 45,070.99 × 18,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.71x = 834,487,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,487,756.08/32,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,556.47

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