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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.87, 45,025.46 and 18,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.87, 45,025.46 and 18,284.63 is: 25,234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.87 : 45,025.46 = 18,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.87/45,025.46 = 18,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.87x = 45,025.46 × 18,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.87x = 823,273,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,273,560.13/32,624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.54

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