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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.70, 45,039.65 and 18,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.70, 45,039.65 and 18,297.46 is: 25,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.70 : 45,039.65 = 18,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.70/45,039.65 = 18,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.70x = 45,039.65 × 18,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.70x = 824,111,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,111,159.10/32,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.28

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