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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.65, 45,198.23 and 18,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.65, 45,198.23 and 18,413.52 is: 25,408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.65 : 45,198.23 = 18,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.65/45,198.23 = 18,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.65x = 45,198.23 × 18,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.65x = 832,258,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,258,512.07/32,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,408.09

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