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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.62, 45,050.60 and 18,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.62, 45,050.60 and 18,306.38 is: 25,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.62 : 45,050.60 = 18,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.62/45,050.60 = 18,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.62x = 45,050.60 × 18,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.62x = 824,713,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,713,561.22/32,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.93

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