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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,629.56, 45,029.84 and 18,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,629.56, 45,029.84 and 18,482.08 is: 25,505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,629.56 : 45,029.84 = 18,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,629.56/45,029.84 = 18,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,629.56x = 45,029.84 × 18,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,629.56x = 832,245,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,245,105.27/32,629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,505.86

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