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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.78, 45,197.53 and 18,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.78, 45,197.53 and 18,604.06 is: 25,672.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.78 : 45,197.53 = 18,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.78/45,197.53 = 18,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.78x = 45,197.53 × 18,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.78x = 840,857,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,857,559.97/32,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.86

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