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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.18, 45,205.92 and 18,220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.18, 45,205.92 and 18,220.82 is: 25,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.18 : 45,205.92 = 18,220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.18/45,205.92 = 18,220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.18x = 45,205.92 × 18,220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.18x = 823,688,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,688,705.22/32,755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,146.82

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