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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.45, 45,016.09 and 18,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.45, 45,016.09 and 18,474.39 is: 25,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.45 : 45,016.09 = 18,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.45/45,016.09 = 18,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.45x = 45,016.09 × 18,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.45x = 831,644,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,644,756.75/32,621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.80

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