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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.84, 45,031.97 and 18,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.84, 45,031.97 and 18,484.68 is: 25,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.84 : 45,031.97 = 18,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.84/45,031.97 = 18,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.84x = 45,031.97 × 18,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.84x = 832,401,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,401,555.22/32,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,508.88

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