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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.16, 45,034.92 and 18,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.16, 45,034.92 and 18,487.64 is: 25,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.16 : 45,034.92 = 18,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.16/45,034.92 = 18,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.16x = 45,034.92 × 18,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.16x = 832,589,388.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,589,388.39/32,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,512.04

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