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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.58, 45,063.86 and 18,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.58, 45,063.86 and 18,507.12 is: 25,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.58 : 45,063.86 = 18,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.58/45,063.86 = 18,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.58x = 45,063.86 × 18,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.58x = 834,002,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,002,172.15/32,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.13

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