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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,754.39, 45,195.62 and 18,602.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,754.39, 45,195.62 and 18,602.07 is: 25,667.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,754.39 : 45,195.62 = 18,602.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,754.39/45,195.62 = 18,602.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,754.39x = 45,195.62 × 18,602.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,754.39x = 840,731,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,731,993.92/32,754.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.77

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