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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.53, 45,044.89 and 18,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.53, 45,044.89 and 18,301.29 is: 25,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.53 : 45,044.89 = 18,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.53/45,044.89 = 18,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.53x = 45,044.89 × 18,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.53x = 824,379,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,379,594.91/32,641.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.54

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