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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.29, 45,094.68 and 18,530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.29, 45,094.68 and 18,530.19 is: 25,571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.29 : 45,094.68 = 18,530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.29/45,094.68 = 18,530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.29x = 45,094.68 × 18,530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.29x = 835,612,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,612,988.39/32,677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,571.67

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