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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,754.56, 45,198.44 and 18,215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,754.56, 45,198.44 and 18,215.96 is: 25,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,754.56 : 45,198.44 = 18,215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,754.56/45,198.44 = 18,215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,754.56x = 45,198.44 × 18,215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,754.56x = 823,332,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,332,658.03/32,754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,136.43

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