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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.39, 45,196.99 and 18,603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.39, 45,196.99 and 18,603.07 is: 25,669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.39 : 45,196.99 = 18,603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.39/45,196.99 = 18,603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.39x = 45,196.99 × 18,603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.39x = 840,802,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,802,768.76/32,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.14

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