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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,645.92, 45,052.32 and 18,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,645.92, 45,052.32 and 18,498.28 is: 25,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,645.92 : 45,052.32 = 18,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,645.92/45,052.32 = 18,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,645.92x = 45,052.32 × 18,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,645.92x = 833,390,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,390,430.01/32,645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.16

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