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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.08, 45,039.06 and 18,492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.08, 45,039.06 and 18,492.62 is: 25,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.08 : 45,039.06 = 18,492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.08/45,039.06 = 18,492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.08x = 45,039.06 × 18,492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.08x = 832,890,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,890,221.74/32,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,519.75

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