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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.57, 45,019.02 and 18,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.57, 45,019.02 and 18,476.52 is: 25,496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.57 : 45,019.02 = 18,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.57/45,019.02 = 18,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.57x = 45,019.02 × 18,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.57x = 831,794,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,794,823.41/32,623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,496.74

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