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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.49, 45,027.27 and 18,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.49, 45,027.27 and 18,288.42 is: 25,237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.49 : 45,027.27 = 18,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.49/45,027.27 = 18,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.49x = 45,027.27 × 18,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.49x = 823,477,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,477,625.21/32,628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.99

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