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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,643.08, 45,047.34 and 18,498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,643.08, 45,047.34 and 18,498.62 is: 25,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,643.08 : 45,047.34 = 18,498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,643.08/45,047.34 = 18,498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,643.08x = 45,047.34 × 18,498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,643.08x = 833,313,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,313,624.67/32,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.03

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