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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.64, 45,086.88 and 18,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.64, 45,086.88 and 18,525.18 is: 25,563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.64 : 45,086.88 = 18,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.64/45,086.88 = 18,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.64x = 45,086.88 × 18,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.64x = 835,242,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,242,567.64/32,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.98

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