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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.36, 45,024.77 and 18,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.36, 45,024.77 and 18,286.62 is: 25,237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.36 : 45,024.77 = 18,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.36/45,024.77 = 18,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.36x = 45,024.77 × 18,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.36x = 823,351,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,351,074.14/32,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.31

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