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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.68, 45,065.64 and 18,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.68, 45,065.64 and 18,507.44 is: 25,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.68 : 45,065.64 = 18,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.68/45,065.64 = 18,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.68x = 45,065.64 × 18,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.68x = 834,049,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,049,628.36/32,653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,542.29

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