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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.58, 45,203.91 and 18,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.58, 45,203.91 and 18,610.82 is: 25,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.58 : 45,203.91 = 18,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.58/45,203.91 = 18,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.58x = 45,203.91 × 18,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.58x = 841,281,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,281,832.31/32,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,683.62

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