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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.80, 45,163.20 and 18,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.80, 45,163.20 and 18,579.88 is: 25,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.80 : 45,163.20 = 18,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.80/45,163.20 = 18,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.80x = 45,163.20 × 18,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.80x = 839,126,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,126,836.42/32,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,640.36

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