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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.75, 45,092.96 and 18,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.75, 45,092.96 and 18,524.83 is: 25,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.75 : 45,092.96 = 18,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.75/45,092.96 = 18,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.75x = 45,092.96 × 18,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.75x = 835,339,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,339,418.20/32,671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,567.64

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