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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,680.15, 45,094.90 and 18,338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,680.15, 45,094.90 and 18,338.11 is: 25,304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,680.15 : 45,094.90 = 18,338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,680.15/45,094.90 = 18,338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,680.15x = 45,094.90 × 18,338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,680.15x = 826,955,236.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,955,236.64/32,680.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.51

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