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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.99, 45,023.95 and 18,478.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.99, 45,023.95 and 18,478.83 is: 25,500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.99 : 45,023.95 = 18,478.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.99/45,023.95 = 18,478.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.99x = 45,023.95 × 18,478.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.99x = 831,990,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,990,109.92/32,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,500.84

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