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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.10, 45,041.79 and 18,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.10, 45,041.79 and 18,493.42 is: 25,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.10 : 45,041.79 = 18,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.10/45,041.79 = 18,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.10x = 45,041.79 × 18,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.10x = 832,976,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,976,740.02/32,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.39

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