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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.55, 45,021.84 and 18,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.55, 45,021.84 and 18,480.12 is: 25,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.55 : 45,021.84 = 18,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.55/45,021.84 = 18,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.55x = 45,021.84 × 18,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.55x = 832,009,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,009,005.82/32,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.54

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