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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.06, 45,163.98 and 18,579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.06, 45,163.98 and 18,579.87 is: 25,640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.06 : 45,163.98 = 18,579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.06/45,163.98 = 18,579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.06x = 45,163.98 × 18,579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.06x = 839,140,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,140,877.08/32,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,640.58

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