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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.80, 45,042.72 and 18,491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.80, 45,042.72 and 18,491.32 is: 25,518.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.80 : 45,042.72 = 18,491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.80/45,042.72 = 18,491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.80x = 45,042.72 × 18,491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.80x = 832,899,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,899,349.19/32,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,518.69

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