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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.24, 45,029.52 and 18,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.24, 45,029.52 and 18,289.32 is: 25,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.24 : 45,029.52 = 18,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.24/45,029.52 = 18,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.24x = 45,029.52 × 18,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.24x = 823,559,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,559,300.73/32,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.37

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