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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,629.30, 45,028.39 and 18,484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,629.30, 45,028.39 and 18,484.87 is: 25,509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,629.30 : 45,028.39 = 18,484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,629.30/45,028.39 = 18,484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,629.30x = 45,028.39 × 18,484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,629.30x = 832,343,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,343,935.46/32,629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,509.10

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