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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.82, 45,104.76 and 18,537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.82, 45,104.76 and 18,537.76 is: 25,581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.82 : 45,104.76 = 18,537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.82/45,104.76 = 18,537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.82x = 45,104.76 × 18,537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.82x = 836,141,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,141,215.74/32,684.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,581.94

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