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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.56, 45,039.30 and 18,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.56, 45,039.30 and 18,488.52 is: 25,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.56 : 45,039.30 = 18,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.56/45,039.30 = 18,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.56x = 45,039.30 × 18,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.56x = 832,709,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,709,998.84/32,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,515.42

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