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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,756.61, 45,204.27 and 18,610.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,756.61, 45,204.27 and 18,610.23 is: 25,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,756.61 : 45,204.27 = 18,610.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,756.61/45,204.27 = 18,610.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,756.61x = 45,204.27 × 18,610.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,756.61x = 841,261,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,261,861.68/32,756.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.20

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