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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.07, 45,034.56 and 18,485.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.07, 45,034.56 and 18,485.91 is: 25,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.07 : 45,034.56 = 18,485.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.07/45,034.56 = 18,485.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.07x = 45,034.56 × 18,485.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.07x = 832,504,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,504,823.05/32,633.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.08

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