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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.06, 45,051.48 and 18,498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.06, 45,051.48 and 18,498.87 is: 25,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.06 : 45,051.48 = 18,498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.06/45,051.48 = 18,498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.06x = 45,051.48 × 18,498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.06x = 833,401,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,401,471.83/32,646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.39

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