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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.44, 45,042.48 and 18,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.44, 45,042.48 and 18,493.24 is: 25,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.44 : 45,042.48 = 18,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.44/45,042.48 = 18,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.44x = 45,042.48 × 18,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.44x = 832,981,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,981,280.23/32,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.70

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