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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.96, 45,126.45 and 18,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.96, 45,126.45 and 18,553.50 is: 25,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.96 : 45,126.45 = 18,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.96/45,126.45 = 18,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.96x = 45,126.45 × 18,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.96x = 837,253,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,253,590.08/32,700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,603.33

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