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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.55, 45,027.36 and 18,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.55, 45,027.36 and 18,484.12 is: 25,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.55 : 45,027.36 = 18,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.55/45,027.36 = 18,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.55x = 45,027.36 × 18,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.55x = 832,291,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,291,125.52/32,628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,508.06

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