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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.83, 45,051.84 and 18,501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.83, 45,051.84 and 18,501.09 is: 25,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.83 : 45,051.84 = 18,501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.83/45,051.84 = 18,501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.83x = 45,051.84 × 18,501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.83x = 833,508,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,508,146.51/32,638.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.32

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