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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.34, 45,031.41 and 18,484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.34, 45,031.41 and 18,484.19 is: 25,508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.34 : 45,031.41 = 18,484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.34/45,031.41 = 18,484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.34x = 45,031.41 × 18,484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.34x = 832,369,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,369,138.41/32,631.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,508.27

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