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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.57, 45,020.40 and 18,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.57, 45,020.40 and 18,477.52 is: 25,498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.57 : 45,020.40 = 18,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.57/45,020.40 = 18,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.57x = 45,020.40 × 18,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.57x = 831,865,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,865,341.41/32,624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.12

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