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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.63, 45,067.52 and 18,511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.63, 45,067.52 and 18,511.38 is: 25,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.63 : 45,067.52 = 18,511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.63/45,067.52 = 18,511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.63x = 45,067.52 × 18,511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.63x = 834,262,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,262,034.66/32,657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.70

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