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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.55, 45,040.05 and 18,491.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.55, 45,040.05 and 18,491.09 is: 25,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.55 : 45,040.05 = 18,491.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.55/45,040.05 = 18,491.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.55x = 45,040.05 × 18,491.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.55x = 832,839,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,839,392.95/32,638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,517.05

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