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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.82, 45,060.37 and 18,312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.82, 45,060.37 and 18,312.58 is: 25,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.82 : 45,060.37 = 18,312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.82/45,060.37 = 18,312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.82x = 45,060.37 × 18,312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.82x = 825,171,630.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,171,630.45/32,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.07

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