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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.92, 45,057.84 and 18,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.92, 45,057.84 and 18,502.28 is: 25,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.92 : 45,057.84 = 18,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.92/45,057.84 = 18,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.92x = 45,057.84 × 18,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.92x = 833,672,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,672,771.88/32,649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.68

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