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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.08, 45,072.89 and 18,516.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.08, 45,072.89 and 18,516.34 is: 25,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.08 : 45,072.89 = 18,516.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.08/45,072.89 = 18,516.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.08x = 45,072.89 × 18,516.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.08x = 834,584,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,584,956.02/32,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,558.37

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