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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,629.91, 45,029.27 and 18,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,629.91, 45,029.27 and 18,482.74 is: 25,506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,629.91 : 45,029.27 = 18,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,629.91/45,029.27 = 18,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,629.91x = 45,029.27 × 18,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,629.91x = 832,264,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,264,223.43/32,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.18

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