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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.20, 45,039.17 and 18,490.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.20, 45,039.17 and 18,490.01 is: 25,516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.20 : 45,039.17 = 18,490.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.20/45,039.17 = 18,490.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.20x = 45,039.17 × 18,490.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.20x = 832,774,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,774,524.72/32,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.12

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