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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.22, 45,039.78 and 18,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.22, 45,039.78 and 18,297.50 is: 25,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.22 : 45,039.78 = 18,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.22/45,039.78 = 18,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.22x = 45,039.78 × 18,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.22x = 824,115,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,115,149.35/32,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.33

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