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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,682.80, 45,102.90 and 18,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,682.80, 45,102.90 and 18,535.40 is: 25,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,682.80 : 45,102.90 = 18,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,682.80/45,102.90 = 18,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,682.80x = 45,102.90 × 18,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,682.80x = 836,000,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,000,292.66/32,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,579.21

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