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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.24, 45,048.96 and 18,498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.24, 45,048.96 and 18,498.24 is: 25,525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.24 : 45,048.96 = 18,498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.24/45,048.96 = 18,498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.24x = 45,048.96 × 18,498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.24x = 833,326,473.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,326,473.83/32,646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.96

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