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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753, 45,197.88 and 18,604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753, 45,197.88 and 18,604.34 is: 25,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753 : 45,197.88 = 18,604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753/45,197.88 = 18,604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753x = 45,197.88 × 18,604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753x = 840,876,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,876,726.80/32,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.27

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