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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.31, 45,046.45 and 18,496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.31, 45,046.45 and 18,496.11 is: 25,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.31 : 45,046.45 = 18,496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.31/45,046.45 = 18,496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.31x = 45,046.45 × 18,496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.31x = 833,184,094.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,184,094.31/32,642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,524.67

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