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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.52, 45,043.86 and 18,494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.52, 45,043.86 and 18,494.92 is: 25,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.52 : 45,043.86 = 18,494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.52/45,043.86 = 18,494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.52x = 45,043.86 × 18,494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.52x = 833,082,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,082,587.19/32,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.30

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