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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.55, 45,025.98 and 18,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.55, 45,025.98 and 18,483.12 is: 25,506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.55 : 45,025.98 = 18,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.55/45,025.98 = 18,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.55x = 45,025.98 × 18,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.55x = 832,220,591.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,220,591.46/32,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.68

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