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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.77, 45,105.80 and 18,537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.77, 45,105.80 and 18,537.53 is: 25,583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.77 : 45,105.80 = 18,537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.77/45,105.80 = 18,537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.77x = 45,105.80 × 18,537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.77x = 836,149,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,149,802.46/32,683.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.03

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