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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.57, 45,032.49 and 18,484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.57, 45,032.49 and 18,484.41 is: 25,509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.57 : 45,032.49 = 18,484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.57/45,032.49 = 18,484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.57x = 45,032.49 × 18,484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.57x = 832,399,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,399,008.48/32,631.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,509.01

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