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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.04, 45,160.38 and 18,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.04, 45,160.38 and 18,577 is: 25,635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.04 : 45,160.38 = 18,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.04/45,160.38 = 18,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.04x = 45,160.38 × 18,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.04x = 838,944,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,944,379.26/32,726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,635.38

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