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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.57, 45,046.80 and 18,496.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.57, 45,046.80 and 18,496.37 is: 25,525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.57 : 45,046.80 = 18,496.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.57/45,046.80 = 18,496.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.57x = 45,046.80 × 18,496.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.57x = 833,201,962.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,201,962.40/32,642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.02

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