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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.74, 45,202.92 and 18,608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.74, 45,202.92 and 18,608.58 is: 25,679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.74 : 45,202.92 = 18,608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.74/45,202.92 = 18,608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.74x = 45,202.92 × 18,608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.74x = 841,162,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,162,153.05/32,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,679.84

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