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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.86, 45,044.73 and 18,496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.86, 45,044.73 and 18,496.50 is: 25,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.86 : 45,044.73 = 18,496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.86/45,044.73 = 18,496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.86x = 45,044.73 × 18,496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.86x = 833,169,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,169,848.45/32,635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.28

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