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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.61, 45,068.02 and 18,320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.61, 45,068.02 and 18,320.63 is: 25,282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.61 : 45,068.02 = 18,320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.61/45,068.02 = 18,320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.61x = 45,068.02 × 18,320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.61x = 825,674,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,674,519.25/32,657.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,282.76

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