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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.48, 45,034.62 and 18,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.48, 45,034.62 and 18,293.76 is: 25,247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.48 : 45,034.62 = 18,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.48/45,034.62 = 18,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.48x = 45,034.62 × 18,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.48x = 823,852,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,852,529.97/32,631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.17

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