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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.88, 45,022.48 and 18,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.88, 45,022.48 and 18,476.64 is: 25,499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.88 : 45,022.48 = 18,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.88/45,022.48 = 18,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.88x = 45,022.48 × 18,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.88x = 831,864,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,864,154.87/32,622.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,499.41

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