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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.49, 45,026.03 and 18,480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.49, 45,026.03 and 18,480.33 is: 25,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.49 : 45,026.03 = 18,480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.49/45,026.03 = 18,480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.49x = 45,026.03 × 18,480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.49x = 832,095,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,095,800.59/32,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.91

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