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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,634.96, 45,035.40 and 18,487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,634.96, 45,035.40 and 18,487.44 is: 25,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,634.96 : 45,035.40 = 18,487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,634.96/45,035.40 = 18,487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,634.96x = 45,035.40 × 18,487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,634.96x = 832,589,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,589,255.38/32,634.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.19

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