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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.61, 45,033.14 and 18,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.61, 45,033.14 and 18,485.44 is: 25,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.61 : 45,033.14 = 18,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.61/45,033.14 = 18,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.61x = 45,033.14 × 18,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.61x = 832,457,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,457,341.11/32,632.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,509.99

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