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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.21, 45,025.47 and 18,480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.21, 45,025.47 and 18,480.15 is: 25,502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.21 : 45,025.47 = 18,480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.21/45,025.47 = 18,480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.21x = 45,025.47 × 18,480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.21x = 832,077,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,077,439.42/32,627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.57

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