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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.32, 45,089.18 and 18,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.32, 45,089.18 and 18,526.16 is: 25,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.32 : 45,089.18 = 18,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.32/45,089.18 = 18,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.32x = 45,089.18 × 18,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.32x = 835,329,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,329,362.95/32,673.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.10

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