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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.77, 45,194.27 and 18,410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.77, 45,194.27 and 18,410.58 is: 25,404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.77 : 45,194.27 = 18,410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.77/45,194.27 = 18,410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.77x = 45,194.27 × 18,410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.77x = 832,052,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,052,631.32/32,752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,404.04

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