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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.57, 45,042.66 and 18,493.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.57, 45,042.66 and 18,493.37 is: 25,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.57 : 45,042.66 = 18,493.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.57/45,042.66 = 18,493.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.57x = 45,042.66 × 18,493.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.57x = 832,990,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,990,259.48/32,639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.88

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