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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,681.78, 45,099.21 and 18,535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,681.78, 45,099.21 and 18,535.94 is: 25,578.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,681.78 : 45,099.21 = 18,535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,681.78/45,099.21 = 18,535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,681.78x = 45,099.21 × 18,535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,681.78x = 835,956,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,956,250.61/32,681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,578.66

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