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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.08, 45,160.80 and 18,578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.08, 45,160.80 and 18,578.16 is: 25,637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.08 : 45,160.80 = 18,578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.08/45,160.80 = 18,578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.08x = 45,160.80 × 18,578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.08x = 839,004,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,004,568.13/32,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,637.97

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