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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.89, 45,087.21 and 18,524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.89, 45,087.21 and 18,524.75 is: 25,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.89 : 45,087.21 = 18,524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.89/45,087.21 = 18,524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.89x = 45,087.21 × 18,524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.89x = 835,229,068.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,229,068.01/32,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.15

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