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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.33, 45,068.13 and 18,510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.33, 45,068.13 and 18,510.75 is: 25,546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.33 : 45,068.13 = 18,510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.33/45,068.13 = 18,510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.33x = 45,068.13 × 18,510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.33x = 834,244,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,244,887.40/32,655.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.97

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