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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.48, 45,040.14 and 18,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.48, 45,040.14 and 18,297.76 is: 25,252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.48 : 45,040.14 = 18,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.48/45,040.14 = 18,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.48x = 45,040.14 × 18,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.48x = 824,133,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,133,672.09/32,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.69

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