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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,644.98, 45,046.94 and 18,497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,644.98, 45,046.94 and 18,497.79 is: 25,525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,644.98 : 45,046.94 = 18,497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,644.98/45,046.94 = 18,497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,644.98x = 45,046.94 × 18,497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,644.98x = 833,268,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,268,743.77/32,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.17

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