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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.62, 45,047.26 and 18,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.62, 45,047.26 and 18,499.02 is: 25,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.62 : 45,047.26 = 18,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.62/45,047.26 = 18,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.62x = 45,047.26 × 18,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.62x = 833,330,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,330,163.69/32,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.68

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