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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.84, 45,065.58 and 18,508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.84, 45,065.58 and 18,508.38 is: 25,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.84 : 45,065.58 = 18,508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.84/45,065.58 = 18,508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.84x = 45,065.58 × 18,508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.84x = 834,090,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,090,879.56/32,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.86

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