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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.48, 45,163.92 and 18,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.48, 45,163.92 and 18,580.64 is: 25,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.48 : 45,163.92 = 18,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.48/45,163.92 = 18,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.48x = 45,163.92 × 18,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.48x = 839,174,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,174,538.51/32,726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.07

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