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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.76, 45,111.60 and 18,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.76, 45,111.60 and 18,544.88 is: 25,596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.76 : 45,111.60 = 18,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.76/45,111.60 = 18,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.76x = 45,111.60 × 18,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.76x = 836,589,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,589,208.61/32,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,596.48

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