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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.08, 45,041.82 and 18,494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.08, 45,041.82 and 18,494.62 is: 25,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.08 : 45,041.82 = 18,494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.08/45,041.82 = 18,494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.08x = 45,041.82 × 18,494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.08x = 833,031,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,031,345.01/32,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.51

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