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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,643.86, 45,055.78 and 18,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,643.86, 45,055.78 and 18,504.50 is: 25,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,643.86 : 45,055.78 = 18,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,643.86/45,055.78 = 18,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,643.86x = 45,055.78 × 18,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,643.86x = 833,734,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,734,681.01/32,643.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.32

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