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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.48, 45,196.26 and 18,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.48, 45,196.26 and 18,414.52 is: 25,410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.48 : 45,196.26 = 18,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.48/45,196.26 = 18,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.48x = 45,196.26 × 18,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.48x = 832,267,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,267,433.70/32,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.82

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