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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.49, 45,027.41 and 18,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.49, 45,027.41 and 18,481.33 is: 25,504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.49 : 45,027.41 = 18,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.49/45,027.41 = 18,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.49x = 45,027.41 × 18,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.49x = 832,166,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,166,423.26/32,628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,504.29

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