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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.51, 45,197.24 and 18,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.51, 45,197.24 and 18,605.13 is: 25,675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.51 : 45,197.24 = 18,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.51/45,197.24 = 18,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.51x = 45,197.24 × 18,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.51x = 840,900,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,900,432.82/32,751.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,675.17

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