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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.01, 45,021.33 and 18,479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.01, 45,021.33 and 18,479.61 is: 25,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.01 : 45,021.33 = 18,479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.01/45,021.33 = 18,479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.01x = 45,021.33 × 18,479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.01x = 831,976,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,976,620.08/32,624.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,501.97

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