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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.73, 45,046.97 and 18,495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.73, 45,046.97 and 18,495.58 is: 25,523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.73 : 45,046.97 = 18,495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.73/45,046.97 = 18,495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.73x = 45,046.97 × 18,495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.73x = 833,169,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,169,837.39/32,642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.90

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