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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.56, 45,032.40 and 18,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.56, 45,032.40 and 18,483.52 is: 25,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.56 : 45,032.40 = 18,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.56/45,032.40 = 18,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.56x = 45,032.40 × 18,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.56x = 832,357,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,357,266.05/32,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,508.52

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