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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.45, 45,040.68 and 18,298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.45, 45,040.68 and 18,298.21 is: 25,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.45 : 45,040.68 = 18,298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.45/45,040.68 = 18,298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.45x = 45,040.68 × 18,298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.45x = 824,163,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,163,877.48/32,638.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.32

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