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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.68, 45,103.53 and 18,537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.68, 45,103.53 and 18,537.22 is: 25,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.68 : 45,103.53 = 18,537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.68/45,103.53 = 18,537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.68x = 45,103.53 × 18,537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.68x = 836,094,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,094,058.39/32,684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.61

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