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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,722.44, 45,159.30 and 18,576.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,722.44, 45,159.30 and 18,576.22 is: 25,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,722.44 : 45,159.30 = 18,576.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,722.44/45,159.30 = 18,576.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,722.44x = 45,159.30 × 18,576.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,722.44x = 838,889,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,889,091.85/32,722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.51

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