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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,641.95, 45,047.73 and 18,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,641.95, 45,047.73 and 18,306.37 is: 25,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,641.95 : 45,047.73 = 18,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,641.95/45,047.73 = 18,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,641.95x = 45,047.73 × 18,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,641.95x = 824,660,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,660,413.04/32,641.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.82

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