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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,754.76, 45,202.26 and 18,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,754.76, 45,202.26 and 18,414.88 is: 25,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,754.76 : 45,202.26 = 18,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,754.76/45,202.26 = 18,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,754.76x = 45,202.26 × 18,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,754.76x = 832,394,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,394,193.63/32,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,412.92

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