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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.49, 45,157.64 and 18,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.49, 45,157.64 and 18,383.58 is: 25,366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.49 : 45,157.64 = 18,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.49/45,157.64 = 18,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.49x = 45,157.64 × 18,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.49x = 830,158,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,158,995.63/32,726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,366.58

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