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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.88, 45,089.64 and 18,526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.88, 45,089.64 and 18,526.32 is: 25,566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.88 : 45,089.64 = 18,526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.88/45,089.64 = 18,526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.88x = 45,089.64 × 18,526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.88x = 835,345,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,345,099.32/32,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.93

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