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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.06, 45,035.85 and 18,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.06, 45,035.85 and 18,486.02 is: 25,511.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.06 : 45,035.85 = 18,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.06/45,035.85 = 18,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.06x = 45,035.85 × 18,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.06x = 832,533,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,533,623.82/32,633.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.97

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