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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.34, 45,066.27 and 18,508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.34, 45,066.27 and 18,508.88 is: 25,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.34 : 45,066.27 = 18,508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.34/45,066.27 = 18,508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.34x = 45,066.27 × 18,508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.34x = 834,126,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,126,183.48/32,656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,542.55

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