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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.02, 45,040.20 and 18,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.02, 45,040.20 and 18,297.46 is: 25,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.02 : 45,040.20 = 18,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.02/45,040.20 = 18,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.02x = 45,040.20 × 18,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.02x = 824,121,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,121,032.69/32,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.11

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