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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.08, 45,040.44 and 18,493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.08, 45,040.44 and 18,493.62 is: 25,521.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.08 : 45,040.44 = 18,493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.08/45,040.44 = 18,493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.08x = 45,040.44 × 18,493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.08x = 832,960,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,960,781.99/32,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.13

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