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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,636.07, 45,036.27 and 18,489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,636.07, 45,036.27 and 18,489.03 is: 25,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,636.07 : 45,036.27 = 18,489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,636.07/45,036.27 = 18,489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,636.07x = 45,036.27 × 18,489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,636.07x = 832,676,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,676,947.12/32,636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.01

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