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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.78, 45,103.34 and 18,538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.78, 45,103.34 and 18,538.94 is: 25,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.78 : 45,103.34 = 18,538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.78/45,103.34 = 18,538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.78x = 45,103.34 × 18,538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.78x = 836,168,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,168,114.06/32,684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,582.80

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