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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,636.52, 45,036.75 and 18,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,636.52, 45,036.75 and 18,294.60 is: 25,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,636.52 : 45,036.75 = 18,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,636.52/45,036.75 = 18,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,636.52x = 45,036.75 × 18,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,636.52x = 823,929,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,929,326.55/32,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.62

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