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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.64, 45,194.58 and 18,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.64, 45,194.58 and 18,601.32 is: 25,666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.64 : 45,194.58 = 18,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.64/45,194.58 = 18,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.64x = 45,194.58 × 18,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.64x = 840,678,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,678,844.85/32,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.73

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