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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.68, 45,025.19 and 18,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.68, 45,025.19 and 18,284.44 is: 25,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.68 : 45,025.19 = 18,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.68/45,025.19 = 18,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.68x = 45,025.19 × 18,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.68x = 823,260,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,260,418.47/32,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.28

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