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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.04, 45,159 and 18,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.04, 45,159 and 18,576 is: 25,634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.04 : 45,159 = 18,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.04/45,159 = 18,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.04x = 45,159 × 18,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.04x = 838,873,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,873,584/32,725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.00

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