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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.03, 45,041.45 and 18,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.03, 45,041.45 and 18,298.79 is: 25,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.03 : 45,041.45 = 18,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.03/45,041.45 = 18,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.03x = 45,041.45 × 18,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.03x = 824,203,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,203,718.14/32,639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.09

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