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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,675.36, 45,089.40 and 18,530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,675.36, 45,089.40 and 18,530.48 is: 25,570.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,675.36 : 45,089.40 = 18,530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,675.36/45,089.40 = 18,530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,675.36x = 45,089.40 × 18,530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,675.36x = 835,528,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,528,224.91/32,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,570.59

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