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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.61, 45,202.89 and 18,609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.61, 45,202.89 and 18,609.23 is: 25,680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.61 : 45,202.89 = 18,609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.61/45,202.89 = 18,609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.61x = 45,202.89 × 18,609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.61x = 841,190,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,190,657.61/32,755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,680.82

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