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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.84, 45,196.20 and 18,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.84, 45,196.20 and 18,607.84 is: 25,677.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.84 : 45,196.20 = 18,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.84/45,196.20 = 18,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.84x = 45,196.20 × 18,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.84x = 841,003,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,003,658.21/32,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,677.27

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