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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,645.74, 45,051.12 and 18,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,645.74, 45,051.12 and 18,498.58 is: 25,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,645.74 : 45,051.12 = 18,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,645.74/45,051.12 = 18,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,645.74x = 45,051.12 × 18,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,645.74x = 833,381,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,381,747.41/32,645.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.04

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