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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.64, 45,034.44 and 18,486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.64, 45,034.44 and 18,486.48 is: 25,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.64 : 45,034.44 = 18,486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.64/45,034.44 = 18,486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.64x = 45,034.44 × 18,486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.64x = 832,528,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,528,274.37/32,633.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.35

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