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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.54, 45,087.36 and 18,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.54, 45,087.36 and 18,525.44 is: 25,564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.54 : 45,087.36 = 18,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.54/45,087.36 = 18,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.54x = 45,087.36 × 18,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.54x = 835,263,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,263,182.44/32,672.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.68

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