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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.32, 45,044.61 and 18,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.32, 45,044.61 and 18,302.04 is: 25,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.32 : 45,044.61 = 18,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.32/45,044.61 = 18,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.32x = 45,044.61 × 18,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.32x = 824,408,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,408,254.00/32,638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.91

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