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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.04, 45,064.08 and 18,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.04, 45,064.08 and 18,511.20 is: 25,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.04 : 45,064.08 = 18,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.04/45,064.08 = 18,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.04x = 45,064.08 × 18,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.04x = 834,190,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,190,197.70/32,657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.96

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