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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.36, 45,028.91 and 18,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.36, 45,028.91 and 18,289.62 is: 25,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.36 : 45,028.91 = 18,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.36/45,028.91 = 18,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.36x = 45,028.91 × 18,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.36x = 823,561,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,561,825.28/32,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.45

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