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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,728.91, 45,165.93 and 18,581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,728.91, 45,165.93 and 18,581.75 is: 25,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,728.91 : 45,165.93 = 18,581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,728.91/45,165.93 = 18,581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,728.91x = 45,165.93 × 18,581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,728.91x = 839,261,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,261,793.95/32,728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,642.83

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