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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.29, 45,092.03 and 18,531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.29, 45,092.03 and 18,531.45 is: 25,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.29 : 45,092.03 = 18,531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.29/45,092.03 = 18,531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.29x = 45,092.03 × 18,531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.29x = 835,620,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,620,606.69/32,677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.91

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