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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.88, 45,106.20 and 18,538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.88, 45,106.20 and 18,538.32 is: 25,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.88 : 45,106.20 = 18,538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.88/45,106.20 = 18,538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.88x = 45,106.20 × 18,538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.88x = 836,193,169.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,193,169.58/32,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,583.49

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