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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,682.18, 45,102.69 and 18,537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,682.18, 45,102.69 and 18,537.78 is: 25,582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,682.18 : 45,102.69 = 18,537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,682.18/45,102.69 = 18,537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,682.18x = 45,102.69 × 18,537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,682.18x = 836,103,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,103,744.63/32,682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.86

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