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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,676.18, 45,094.41 and 18,531.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,676.18, 45,094.41 and 18,531.78 is: 25,574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,676.18 : 45,094.41 = 18,531.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,676.18/45,094.41 = 18,531.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,676.18x = 45,094.41 × 18,531.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,676.18x = 835,679,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,679,685.35/32,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.58

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