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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.26, 45,037.57 and 18,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.26, 45,037.57 and 18,488.10 is: 25,514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.26 : 45,037.57 = 18,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.26/45,037.57 = 18,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.26x = 45,037.57 × 18,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.26x = 832,659,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,659,097.92/32,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.09

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