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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.74, 45,035.19 and 18,491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.74, 45,035.19 and 18,491.49 is: 25,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.74 : 45,035.19 = 18,491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.74/45,035.19 = 18,491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.74x = 45,035.19 × 18,491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.74x = 832,767,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,767,765.53/32,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,515.49

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