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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,643.58, 45,048.02 and 18,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,643.58, 45,048.02 and 18,499.12 is: 25,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,643.58 : 45,048.02 = 18,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,643.58/45,048.02 = 18,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,643.58x = 45,048.02 × 18,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,643.58x = 833,348,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,348,727.74/32,643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.72

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