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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,681.68, 45,102 and 18,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,681.68, 45,102 and 18,537.28 is: 25,582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,681.68 : 45,102 = 18,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,681.68/45,102 = 18,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,681.68x = 45,102 × 18,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,681.68x = 836,068,402.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,068,402.56/32,681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.17

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