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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.45, 45,039.52 and 18,490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.45, 45,039.52 and 18,490.26 is: 25,516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.45 : 45,039.52 = 18,490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.45/45,039.52 = 18,490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.45x = 45,039.52 × 18,490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.45x = 832,792,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,792,435.08/32,637.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.47

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