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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.72, 45,202.98 and 18,613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.72, 45,202.98 and 18,613.24 is: 25,686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.72 : 45,202.98 = 18,613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.72/45,202.98 = 18,613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.72x = 45,202.98 × 18,613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.72x = 841,373,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,373,915.46/32,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,686.32

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