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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,634.97, 45,039.44 and 18,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,634.97, 45,039.44 and 18,297.25 is: 25,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,634.97 : 45,039.44 = 18,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,634.97/45,039.44 = 18,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,634.97x = 45,039.44 × 18,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,634.97x = 824,097,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,097,576.86/32,634.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.98

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