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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.80, 45,161.82 and 18,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.80, 45,161.82 and 18,578.88 is: 25,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.80 : 45,161.82 = 18,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.80/45,161.82 = 18,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.80x = 45,161.82 × 18,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.80x = 839,056,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,056,034.36/32,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,638.98

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