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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.75, 45,033.57 and 18,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.75, 45,033.57 and 18,293.03 is: 25,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.75 : 45,033.57 = 18,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.75/45,033.57 = 18,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.75x = 45,033.57 × 18,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.75x = 823,800,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,800,447.02/32,630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.14

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