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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.54, 45,159.69 and 18,576.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.54, 45,159.69 and 18,576.46 is: 25,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.54 : 45,159.69 = 18,576.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.54/45,159.69 = 18,576.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.54x = 45,159.69 × 18,576.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.54x = 838,907,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,907,174.90/32,725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.63

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