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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.68, 45,026.57 and 18,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.68, 45,026.57 and 18,285.44 is: 25,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.68 : 45,026.57 = 18,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.68/45,026.57 = 18,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.68x = 45,026.57 × 18,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.68x = 823,330,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,330,644.14/32,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.66

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