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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.90, 45,036.32 and 18,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.90, 45,036.32 and 18,294.42 is: 25,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.90 : 45,036.32 = 18,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.90/45,036.32 = 18,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.90x = 45,036.32 × 18,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.90x = 823,913,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,913,353.33/32,637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.07

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