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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.33, 45,069.51 and 18,511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.33, 45,069.51 and 18,511.75 is: 25,548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.33 : 45,069.51 = 18,511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.33/45,069.51 = 18,511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.33x = 45,069.51 × 18,511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.33x = 834,315,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,315,501.74/32,656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.35

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