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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.61, 45,025.12 and 18,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.61, 45,025.12 and 18,286.88 is: 25,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.61 : 45,025.12 = 18,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.61/45,025.12 = 18,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.61x = 45,025.12 × 18,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.61x = 823,368,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,368,741.30/32,624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.66

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