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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.56, 45,059.34 and 18,502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.56, 45,059.34 and 18,502.86 is: 25,532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.56 : 45,059.34 = 18,502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.56/45,059.34 = 18,502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.56x = 45,059.34 × 18,502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.56x = 833,726,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,726,659.71/32,653.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,532.49

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