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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.77, 45,107.18 and 18,538.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.77, 45,107.18 and 18,538.53 is: 25,584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.77 : 45,107.18 = 18,538.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.77/45,107.18 = 18,538.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.77x = 45,107.18 × 18,538.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.77x = 836,220,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,220,809.65/32,684.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,584.42

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