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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.96, 45,022.60 and 18,480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.96, 45,022.60 and 18,480.56 is: 25,503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.96 : 45,022.60 = 18,480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.96/45,022.60 = 18,480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.96x = 45,022.60 × 18,480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.96x = 832,042,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,042,860.66/32,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.26

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