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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.64, 45,202.93 and 18,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.64, 45,202.93 and 18,609.26 is: 25,680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.64 : 45,202.93 = 18,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.64/45,202.93 = 18,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.64x = 45,202.93 × 18,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.64x = 841,192,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,192,804.59/32,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,680.86

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