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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.42, 45,030.81 and 18,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.42, 45,030.81 and 18,289.62 is: 25,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.42 : 45,030.81 = 18,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.42/45,030.81 = 18,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.42x = 45,030.81 × 18,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.42x = 823,596,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,596,604.86/32,628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.70

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