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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,644.14, 45,048.33 and 18,496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,644.14, 45,048.33 and 18,496.68 is: 25,525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,644.14 : 45,048.33 = 18,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,644.14/45,048.33 = 18,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,644.14x = 45,048.33 × 18,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,644.14x = 833,244,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,244,544.54/32,644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.09

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