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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.57, 45,036.11 and 18,489.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.57, 45,036.11 and 18,489.17 is: 25,516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.57 : 45,036.11 = 18,489.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.57/45,036.11 = 18,489.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.57x = 45,036.11 × 18,489.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.57x = 832,680,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,680,201.48/32,633.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.06

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