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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.57, 45,028.68 and 18,483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.57, 45,028.68 and 18,483.53 is: 25,506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.57 : 45,028.68 = 18,483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.57/45,028.68 = 18,483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.57x = 45,028.68 × 18,483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.57x = 832,288,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,288,957.64/32,630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.42

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