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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.58, 45,026.45 and 18,287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.58, 45,026.45 and 18,287.84 is: 25,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.58 : 45,026.45 = 18,287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.58/45,026.45 = 18,287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.58x = 45,026.45 × 18,287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.58x = 823,436,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,436,671.65/32,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.99

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