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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.77, 45,064.05 and 18,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.77, 45,064.05 and 18,315.52 is: 25,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.77 : 45,064.05 = 18,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.77/45,064.05 = 18,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.77x = 45,064.05 × 18,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.77x = 825,371,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,371,327.71/32,656.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.13

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