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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,675.40, 45,087.36 and 18,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,675.40, 45,087.36 and 18,525.50 is: 25,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,675.40 : 45,087.36 = 18,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,675.40/45,087.36 = 18,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,675.40x = 45,087.36 × 18,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,675.40x = 835,265,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,265,887.68/32,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,562.53

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