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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.34, 45,195.51 and 18,607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.34, 45,195.51 and 18,607.34 is: 25,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.34 : 45,195.51 = 18,607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.34/45,195.51 = 18,607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.34x = 45,195.51 × 18,607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.34x = 840,968,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,968,221.04/32,752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.58

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