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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,576.54, 48,879.39 and 18,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,576.54, 48,879.39 and 18,725.54 is: 28,096.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,576.54 : 48,879.39 = 18,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,576.54/48,879.39 = 18,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,576.54x = 48,879.39 × 18,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,576.54x = 915,292,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,292,972.62/32,576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,096.69

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