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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.54, 45,158.31 and 18,575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.54, 45,158.31 and 18,575.46 is: 25,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.54 : 45,158.31 = 18,575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.54/45,158.31 = 18,575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.54x = 45,158.31 × 18,575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.54x = 838,836,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,836,381.07/32,724.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,633.25

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