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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,726.94, 45,165.51 and 18,580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,726.94, 45,165.51 and 18,580.70 is: 25,642.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,726.94 : 45,165.51 = 18,580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,726.94/45,165.51 = 18,580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,726.94x = 45,165.51 × 18,580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,726.94x = 839,206,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,206,565.83/32,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.68

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