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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.84, 45,030.52 and 18,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.84, 45,030.52 and 18,097.44 is: 24,972.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.84 : 45,030.52 = 18,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.84/45,030.52 = 18,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.84x = 45,030.52 × 18,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.84x = 814,937,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,937,133.87/32,632.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.91

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