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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.54, 45,194.34 and 18,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.54, 45,194.34 and 18,602.70 is: 25,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.54 : 45,194.34 = 18,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.54/45,194.34 = 18,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.54x = 45,194.34 × 18,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.54x = 840,736,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,736,748.72/32,748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.50

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