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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.78, 45,101.97 and 18,537.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.78, 45,101.97 and 18,537.94 is: 25,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.78 : 45,101.97 = 18,537.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.78/45,101.97 = 18,537.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.78x = 45,101.97 × 18,537.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.78x = 836,097,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,097,613.74/32,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.42

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