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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.91, 45,197.71 and 18,604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.91, 45,197.71 and 18,604.19 is: 25,673.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.91 : 45,197.71 = 18,604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.91/45,197.71 = 18,604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.91x = 45,197.71 × 18,604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.91x = 840,866,511.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,866,511.91/32,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.04

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