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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.57, 45,017.64 and 18,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.57, 45,017.64 and 18,475.52 is: 25,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.57 : 45,017.64 = 18,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.57/45,017.64 = 18,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.57x = 45,017.64 × 18,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.57x = 831,724,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,724,083.08/32,622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.36

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