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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,634.63, 45,033.17 and 18,487.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,634.63, 45,033.17 and 18,487.17 is: 25,510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,634.63 : 45,033.17 = 18,487.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,634.63/45,033.17 = 18,487.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,634.63x = 45,033.17 × 18,487.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,634.63x = 832,535,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,535,776.99/32,634.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,510.81

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